Vegan Caesar Salad

4.60 from 5 votes

Vegan Caesar salad is a copycat version of a traditional Caesar salad, veganized for plant-based salad lovers. Oil-free, down to the croutons, this vegan Caesar salad is savory and delicious with all the tasty flavors in a Caesar salad just healthier.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Kathy Carmichael

Equipment

Anthony's Premium Nutritional Yeast Flakes, 1lb, Fortified, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Vegan
Raw Cashews, 1 Pound – Deluxe Whole Nuts, Unsalted, Unroasted Fancy Snack, Size W-320, Kosher, Vegan, Bulk, A good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper & Manganese
NutriBullet Pro 900 Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer, 9-piece Set

Ingredients

SALAD

2 heads Romaine Lettuce cut or ripped into bite-sized pieces
1 English cucumber sliced thin
2 cups grape tomatoes cut in half
1 red onion cut in half, and sliced thin
½ cup capers

Oil-Free Crispy Garlic Croutons

4 slices Dave's Multi-grain bread or any bread of choice FROZEN; gluten-free bread also works
¼ cup aquafaba chickpea fluid or almond milk will work as well
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons garlic salt

CAESAR DRESSING (MAKES ¾-1 cup)

½ cup raw cashews soaked overnight, drained
¼ cup water + 2 Tablespoons
3 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 small garlic clove you can add another if you like it super potent
½ Tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce I use Wizard's gluten-free brand
2 teaspoons capers
½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt and pepper or to taste

Instructions

TO MAKE A SALAD BAR

Separate all ingredients into separate bowls
Make Oil-Free Crispy Garlic Croutons according to directions.
Serve to dress on the side

DRESSING

Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender
Blend on high until smooth
Place in container and chill until ready to serve
Serve on the side for a salad bar

Notes

When I create a salad bar, my family gathers around and eats way more salad. Then, I watch them go back for seconds. In fact, sometimes the salad is the only part of dinner without leftovers the next day.

And, I don't know about you, but that's a win at my house. So, bring on the vegan Caesar salad for your hungry crew.

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