Creamy Avocado Hemp Caesar Dressing

This creamy avocado hemp caesar dressing is made with nourishing ingredients, and packed with healthy fats! Hemp seeds and avocado are blended with garlic and lemon juice to create a light and creamy caesar salad dressing that tastes just like a classic caesar (minus the inflammatory oils)!

Healthy caesar salad dressings are a staple in our home, and something I've been making for a long time! Who doesn't love a caesar salad with a side of almond flour chicken fingers?!

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• Avocado Hemp Caesar Dressing

This avocado hemp caesar dressing is a new favorite, and a recipe I'll be saving to come back to again and again. Hemp seeds and avocado come together with lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, and olive oil to create a creamy, dreamy dressing that is light and absolutely delicious.

Every time I make this, I'm surprised at how much it tastes like a classic caesar dressing you'd get at a restaurant - the hemp seeds are just perfect to create that creamy caesar texture.

Best of all, this recipe happens to be dairy-free, vegan and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Ingredients

• Avocado - adds creamy texture and is packed with healthy fats and fiber
• Hemp seeds - also provides creamy, light texture and is packed with nutrients (more info below!)
• Extra virgin olive oil - has many health benefits; in particular it contains Oleocanthal, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory phenol
• Nutritional yeast - for some cheesy flavour (is dairy-free and vegan)
• Lemon juice - we're using lots of lemon juice for that zesty, bright flavour!
• Garlic - adds that classic caesar flavour, I reccomend using just one clove so it's not too overpowering
• Salt and pepper - to taste

Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds (or hemp hearts as they are often called) are packed with healthy fats, protein, and many essential nutrients! Wight a neutral, nutty, and very slightly sweet flavor they are an easy superfood to add to just about any meal. Let's take a closer look at their nutritional profile:

• Healthy fats - one serving (3 tablespoons) of hemp seeds contains 15 g of fats, of which 80% (12 g) are polyunsaturated fats; omega-6 and omega-3.
• Protein - one serving contains 10 g of protein, with 9 essential amino acids
• B Vitamins - Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) are all found in hemp seeds
• Minerals - hemp seeds are also a great source of magnesium, iron, Zinc, and phosphorus

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender
2. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed
3. If needed, add extra lemon juice or olive oil to get the right texture
4. Enjoy on romaine or kale caesar salad, with a sprinkle of hemp seeds and nutritonal yeast.

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Use it Up

• On a kale caesar salad with crunchy sourdough croutons
• As a veggie dip with sticks of carrots, celery, cucumber, and bell peppers
• On a chicken caesar wrap
• Spread it on a sandwhich before assembling
• As a dip for chicken wings

FAQ

Storage

• Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 4-5 days. This dressing is best stored seperately from the lettuce, to prevent it from wilting!

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