This vegan tahini caesar dressing is bursting with flavor yet it’s vegan, oil-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. It’s quick and easy to make in just 5 minutes with no special equipment.

A healthy Caesar salad topped with tahini Caesar dressing and chickpea croutons.

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Why make this recipe

I love classic vegan Caesar dressing, but this tahini dressing is my go-to dressing when I want a healthier oil-free option. This dressing is rich and creamy yet doesn’t contain processed oil. The nutritional yeast in the dressing gives it that classic cheesy flavor of authentic Caesar plus added nutrition.

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Tahini – This is a paste made from ground sesame seeds.
  • Lemon Juice – You can use fresh squeezed lemon juice or jarred.
  • Bragg’s Liquid Amnios – this gives it an umami flavor and saltiness. You can swap this out for Tamari, coconut amnios, or soy sauce. Note – Soy sauce is not gluten-free.
  • Nutritional Yeast – for a cheesy flavor and added nutrition.
  • Garlic – fresh minced garlic gives the most flavor, but you can swap this out for 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • Water – to achieve the desired consistency.

Helpful tools

You will just need a bowl and a spoon to make this dressing. No blender or special equipment is needed!

How to make Caesar dressing from Tahini

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

Step 1 – Add tahini, lemon juice, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and minced garlic to a bowl.

Tahini, liquid aminos, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
Tahini, lemon juice, Bragg’s, ACV, and garlic.
Tahini mixed with spices before water is added to make tahini dressing.
Stir it up.

Step 2 – Stir well. It will become a thick paste that is much thicker than the tahini alone.

Step 3 – Slowly stir in water until your desired consistency is reached. This will be about 1/3 – 1/2 cups of water.

Water being added to tahini dressing.
Add water
Tahini Caesar dressing after water has been added mixed in a bowl and dripping off a spoon.
Stir until creamy.

How to serve tahini dressing

Pour your tahini dressing over freshly chopped romaine lettuce. Add chopped cucumbers, sauteed chickpeas, and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan. You can also add carrots, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and/or olives if desired.

Add more protein to your Caesar salad by tossing in some sliced vegan chicken breasts or sliced vegan chicken patties to make a vegan chicken Caesar salad.

This oil-free dressing also makes a healthy vegan chicken wrap for lunch or an easy dinner!

Pro Tips

  • Stir in the water slowly until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of kelp flakes if desired for the classic anchovy flavor in classic Caesar.

How to store tahini dressing

Refrigerate: This tahini Caesar will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months in a sealed container.

Tahini dressing is just one of the many things that you can make with tahini. I also love to use it to make tahini pasta sauce or spicy tahini sauce. I even use it to flavor vegan cheeses like vegan Swiss and vegan goat cheese.

A vegan Caesar salad with tahini dressing and chickpea croutons in a wooden bowl.

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Tahini Caesar dressing recipe

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Tahini Caesar Dressing

Yield: 8
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Monica Davis
A simple creamy Caesar dressing made vegan and oil-free by using tahini as the base.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Bragg's Liquid Aminios
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced very fine (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1/3 cup water, (plus a little extra until the desired consistency is reached.)

Instructions
 

  • Add tahini, lemon juice, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and minced garlic to a bowl.
  • Stir well. It will become a thick paste that is much thicker than the tahini alone.
  • Slowly stir in water until your desired consistency is reached. This will be about 1/3 – 1/2 cup of water.
  • Pour your tahini dressing over freshly chopped romaine lettuce. Add chopped cucumbers, sauteed chickpeas, and vegan parmesan.

Notes

  • Stir in the water slowly until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of kelp flakes if desired for the classic anchovy flavor in classic Caesar.
Serving: 2tbsp, Calories: 94kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 257mg, Potassium: 87mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg
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