# Vegan-Friendly Caesar Dressing This Dairy-Free Dressing Serves as a Vegan-Friendly Salad Topper By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-dressing References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/5-minute-vegan-caesar-dressing/) The 'Minimalist Baker' blog recently put together a recipe for a dairy-free dressing that serves as the perfect [vegan-friendly salad topper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle). While there are a number of [salad dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toss-salad-dressing) that can be made from vegan ingredients, these recipes are usually oil based. This recipe provides a rich and creamy alternative for vegans who are looking for a more substantial dressing. The DIY Caesar dressing is simple to prepare and only requires six ingredients. The base of the dressing is made from hummus, which provides a creamy and smooth texture. The hummus is then infused with minced garlic, lemon juice, spicy mustard and capers. These ingredients give the dressing a garlicky flavor and a mild bite. The end result is a dairy-free dressing that gives vegan consumers a DIY alternative to store-bought salad toppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy-free Salad Dressings:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market a variety of dairy-free salad dressings to meet the growing demand from vegan consumers. - **Plant-based Condiments:** Potential for innovating and creating plant-based alternatives for commonly used condiments like Caesar dressing to cater to the needs of vegan and health-conscious individuals. - **Hummus-based Recipes:** Opportunity to explore and promote hummus as a versatile base ingredient in various recipes, providing creaminess and flavor in innovative ways. ### Where This Applies - **Vegan Food Manufacturing:** With the increasing demand for vegan-friendly products, developing and manufacturing vegan dressings can be a profitable opportunity in the food industry. - **Specialty Condiment Brands:** Specialty condiment brands can capitalize on the demand for dairy-free dressings by introducing unique and high-quality vegan salad toppers to the market. - **Plant-based Food Startups:** For plant-based food startups, creating innovative recipes using hummus as a base ingredient can help differentiate their products in the market and appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Dill Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-creamy-dill-dressing.md) - [Versatile Vinaigrette Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-vinaigrette-dressing.md) - [Creamy Oat Milk Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-plant-based-dressings.md) - [Free-From Vinaigrette Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-olive-ranch-vinaigrette.md) - [Vegan Buttermilk Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermilk-salad-dressings.md) - [Clean Label Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-2.md) - [Vitamin-Enriched Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-crumbles-salad-topper.md) - [Umami Plant-Based Mayos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kewpie-vegan-mayo-dressing-and-spread.md) - [Creamy Alt Protein Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-dressings.md)