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Vegan Caesar Salad with Dressing
Enjoy this vegan Caesar salad with crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, and seasoned croutons or chickpeas. Ready in 15 minutes, this is great as a side or lunch salad!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 3 side dishes
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Vegan Caesar Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ loaf crusty bread torn into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 2 hours
- 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 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.
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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
- Mix greens or add more vegetables for more crunch. Mix romaine lettuce with kale, arugula, or even butter lettuce for a crunchier bite. You can also add tomatoes, cabbage, or other vegetables to the salad.
- Chill the delicious dressing for at least one hour before serving to achieve a thicker consistency and a creamier texture.
- Store separately. To keep vegan caesar salad fresh for longer, make sure to keep the ingredients separate in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
825mg
(24%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
18605IU
(372%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3side dishes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% 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.