Vegan Caesar Salad
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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 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
- vegan parmesan cheese optional
Oil-Free Crispy Garlic Croutons
- 1 recipe garlic croutons
Caesar Dressing (Makes ¾-1 cup)
- 1 Recipe Vegan Caesar Dressing
Instructions
Making a Salad Bar
- Separate all ingredients into separate bowls
- Make Crispy, Oil-free Croutons.
- Serve to dress on the side
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Place the dressing into a container and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve on the side for a salad bar.
Notes
- Soak the raw cashews overnight if you don't have a quality, high-speed blender.
- Wait to add the croutons or dress the salad until serving time.
- Make the Caesar dressing ahead of time so it thickens and chills in the refrigerator.
- The dressing stays fresh for 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Keep the croutons in a dry space, covered. Please don't refrigerate the croutons.
- Prepare individual salads or make a salad bar for people to choose their toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13999IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg