Vegan Caesar Dressing

🥘 Ingredients

• Maple syrup (optional)
  2 tsp
• Olive oil (optional)
  2 Tbsp
• hot water
• lemon juice
  1
• lemon zest
  1
• minced capers + brining juice
  2 tsp
• minced garlic
  5 cloves
• pepper
• plain hummus
  4 tbsp
• salt
• spicy mustard
  1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• small mixing bowl

1. 1

   To a small mixing bowl , add plain hummus , spicy mustard , lemon zest , lemon juice , minced capers + brining juice , and minced garlic , and whisk thoroughly to combine. Olive oil (optional) is optional, but will add a bit more creaminess.

   plain hummus: 4 tbsp, spicy mustard: 1 tsp, lemon zest: 1, lemon juice: 1, minced capers + brining juice: 2 tsp, minced garlic: 5 cloves, Olive oil (optional): 2 Tbsp
2. 2

   Add a little hot water to thin until pourable and whisk until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt and pepper , lemon juice, or minced garlic if desired! Maple syrup (optional) will help offset how salty and briney this dressing is, if you find you need it.

   hot water, salt, pepper, Maple syrup (optional): 2 tsp
3. 3

   Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator up to 5 to ⏱️ 7 days .
4. 4

   This dressing is delicious on kale, romaine, and arugula. It would also be great on roasted vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Top with a little vegan Parmesan cheese for the ultimate Caesar salad experience.