Vegetarian Caesar Salad (No Anchovies!)
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4.7
Vegetarian Caesar Salad (No Anchovies!)
Description
Vegetarian Caesar Salad (No Anchovies!) features a rich dressing crafted from olive oil, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, balanced with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic. This creates a creamy, tangy dressing that coats crisp romaine or mixed greens. The salad is completed with crunchy croutons and additional shaved Parmesan cheese for texture and taste contrast. The ingredients come together in a simple toss, preserving the freshness and crunchiness of the greens and croutons.
The dressing's preparation uses a blender to achieve a smooth consistency, ensuring even coverage over the salad. This vegetarian version omits anchovies but retains the characteristic Caesar flavor profile through the combination of mayonnaise and Parmesan.
Best served fresh, the salad works well as a light meal or starter. Keeping the dressing and croutons separate until just before serving prevents sogginess and maintains texture.
To store leftovers, keep dressing and salad components in airtight containers in the fridge for up to four days, assembling just before eating. The recipe can also be easily adapted to a vegan version by substituting vegan mayonnaise and Parmesan alternatives.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil 120 mL
- ¼ cup mayonnaise 60 g
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese 30 g, shaved
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
- 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard 7 g
- 1 clove garlic
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salad
- 5 romaine lettuce heaping cups, chopped, or mixed greens
- 2 cups croutons
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 60 g, shaved
Instructions
- Make Dressing: Add all Dressing ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- Assemble: Roughly chop romaine or mixed greens. Toss together with croutons and parmesan. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat (you may not need all of the dressing).
Notes
- Store dressing and croutons separately from greens to maintain freshness and texture.
- Use air-tight containers in the refrigerator to keep all components fresh up to four days.
- For a vegan version, substitute regular mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese with vegan alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salad | |
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9g | 6% |
| Protein | 8.9g | 18% |
| Fat | 35.5g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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