Vegan Caesar Salad
If you've been missing Caesar salad since going vegan, this classic Vegan Caesar Salad recipe is a must-try! It includes crisp romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, shredded vegan parmesan cheese, and a creamy cashew Caesar dressing.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
Cashew Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup Cashews soaked
- ½ cup Water
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard see note
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1-2 minced Garlic Cloves or roasted garlic
- 2 teaspoons Capers
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Caesar Salad:
- 2 Heads of Romaine chopped
- ¼ cup Vegan Parmesan shredded or shaved
- ¼ cup sliced Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 batch Vegan Croutons store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Soak cashews by boiling water and then adding the cashews to soak for at least 15-20 minutes to soften.
- Drain the soaked cashews then add them to a high-speed blender along with the water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, capers, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Wash and chop the lettuce. I chop the lettuce first and then wash and dry using my salad spinner. It's important that the lettuce is completely dry for the dressing to stick.
- Place the chopped romaine in a large salad bowl and add croutons, shaved vegan parmesan, red onion, capers and any other toppings that you enjoy-- I added crispy chickpeas, see note for more ideas.
- Toss with a few tablespoons of the Caesar dressing, add as much as you enjoy. Store the remaining dressing in an airtight jar for up to a week.
- Divide into bowls, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
Add a protein: I opted for chickpeas but vegan chicken, buffalo tofu, grilled tofu, tempeh bacon, or store-bought seitan would be great options as well.
Once tossed, this caesar salad is best served immediately because the lettuce becomes less crisp after sitting in the fridge.
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