Vegan Caesar Salad with Dressing
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Vegan Caesar Salad with Dressing
Description
The Vegan Caesar Salad with Dressing starts by blending soaked cashews with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper to create a smooth, creamy dressing that mimics traditional Caesar flavors without dairy or anchovies. While the dressing chills in the refrigerator to thicken, bite-sized crusty bread pieces are toasted in the oven to add crunch and absorb some dressing without becoming soggy.
The salad combines torn romaine lettuce with parsley, red onion, chickpeas for protein and texture, and the toasted bread pieces. This mix results in a layered texture that balances crispness and softness. The dressing poured over ties the ingredients together with a tangy and herby flavor punch.
Serving this salad chilled enhances the creaminess of the dressing and the refreshing quality of the greens. It can be varied by mixing in other leafy greens or extra vegetables for more crunch or color, making it adaptable for different tastes or available produce. Keeping ingredients and dressing separate until serving helps maintain optimal texture.
Ingredients
Vegan Caesar Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ loaf bread torn into bite sized pieces, crusty
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup cashew nuts soaked in water for at least 2 hours, raw
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
Make dressing
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped capers, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Place in an airtight container in the fridge to chill while you prepare the rest of the salad ingredients.
Assemble salad
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut or tear the crusty bread into bite-size pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the Romaine lettuce with the chopped parsley, chives, red onion, chickpeas and the crusty bread pieces to the mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad.
Notes
- You can mix romaine with other greens like kale, arugula, or butter lettuce for increased crunch and variety.
- Adding additional vegetables such as tomatoes or cabbage adds texture and flavor to the salad.
- Chill the dressing for at least one hour before serving to achieve a thicker, creamier consistency.
- To keep the salad fresh longer, store salad ingredients and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3side dishes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 825mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 18605IU | 372% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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