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Cashew Caesar Dressing

By Claire Saffitz

3.8

(5)

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Try this drizzled over roasted potatoes or as a sub for mayo in chicken salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1/4 cup raw cashews
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend anchovies, cashews, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a blender on low speed until cashews are broken up. Increase speed to high and blend until nuts are very finely ground. With motor running, gradually add oil and 2 Tbsp. water; blend, adding more water if too thick, until smooth. Season with salt.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Dressing can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsSalad DressingSaladCaesar SaladAnchovyFishSeafoodCashewNutMake AheadEasy30 Minutes or LessMeal PrepBlenderBon Appétit

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