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This Caesar dressing without eggs or dairy has so much depth of flavor we would choose it for our salad, even those of us who can eat traditional Caesar dressing. We have a clear rule here: we don’t publish recipes for food that are just good enough. There are plenty of those on the internet already. Have a dairy-free or egg-free guest coming to your holiday dinner? You might do a Google search, land on the first recipe, and think: Oh this will do. It won’t do for us. Do you have a family member who eats a plant-based diet? Why not make a Caesar dressing you will all enjoy? We only give you what we love eating.But how is it possible to make a rich, robust Caesar dressing without egg yolks? A dressing thick with umami without the Parmesan? A salty swagger of a dressing without the anchovies? And still make a relatively easy-to-whisk-together dressing without too many odd ingredients? There are plenty of plant-based Caesar dressing recipes out there. Some of them call for store-bought hummus, maple syrup, capers, soy sauce, vegan mayonnaise from a jar, and white beans from the can. None of them are quite vibrant enough for us. We wanted a dressing that would blow everyone away. Here at ChefSteps, we always find our own way. This creamy dressing is made from a base of soaked sunflower seeds, which yields creaminess. We created a depth of umami with black garlic, tamari, white miso, and a pinch of nutritional yeast. Plus, there&#39;s plenty of tang with red wine vinegar and lemon juice. This dressing has its own personality. It is no imitation. Pair this dressing with some crunchy romaine or bitter chicories, &#39;&#39;Parmesan&#39;&#39; made from walnuts, and toasted croutons. This will make a stunning salad for any holiday party.