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Vegan caesar salad in a bowl topped with fresh croutons.

Vegan Caesar Salad

Gaby Dimova
Enjoy the best vegan caesar salad made with crisp romaine, vegan parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and a simple creamy caesar dressing that's free of anchovies and egg but still creamy, dreamy, and full of flavor! I've added some crispy chickpeas for added protein making it suitable for a heartier meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1515 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fresh Romaine lettuce
  • vegan parmesan

Crispy Chickpeas Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and dried
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • nutritional yeast
  • salt & pepper to taste

Croutons Ingredients

  • ½ loaf of bread I used sourdough
  • 1 drizzle olive oil

Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup capers
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400*F/ 200*C.
  • In a bowl, combine the chickpea ingredients. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Slice the bread into squares. Transfer to a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • To assemble the salad, add the greens to a large bowl, top generously with the dressing, add the chickpeas and croutons and top with vegan parmesan.

Notes

  • Dry Lettuce. This is the secret to any good salad as any additional moisture may water down your salad dressing. I suggest using a drying mat or salad spinner after washing your lettuce to ensure it's dry.
  • Adjust the Dressing. It's a pretty creamy dressing but if you prefer a thinner dressing you can add some extra water to thin it out.
  • Enjoy as a Side for Meals or Main Dish: It's pretty flexible! It goes especially well with my lemon garlic pasta, pasta with homemade pasta sauce, and vegan fettuccine alfredo.

Nutrition

Calories: 1515kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 36gFat: 104gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gTrans Fat: 0.3gSodium: 2396mgPotassium: 1335mgFiber: 21gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 9994IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 11mg
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