Description
This is the best Vegan Caesar Salad recipe! Dressed in a restaurant-worthy, nut free vegan Caesar salad dressing, every bite of this easy salad is irresistibly creamy, comforting, and garlicky.
Ingredients
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1 large head of romaine lettuce
For Croutons:
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2 slices of bread, regular or gluten free
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vegan butter
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pinch of salt and pepper
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pinch of granulated garlic
For Caesar Dressing:
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1/2 cup of vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon garlic, slightly heaped and finely chopped, about 2-3 cloves of garlic
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1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped
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1 tablespoon white miso, I use Shiro Miso
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce or 1 teaspoon brine from jar of capers
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2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (powder)
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Croutons: Preheat oven to 350°, lightly butter two pieces of bread on both sides. Sprinkle one side of each piece of bread with a little salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Cut the bread into slices then into 3/4 to 1 inch cubes. Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until crispy, stirring halfway. Remove from oven and cool completely on baking sheet.
- For dressing: Finely chop the garlic. Finely chop and or smash the capers with a fork. Add both to a small bowl with the rest of dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine and set aside in the fridge until needed (dressing is even better the next day!).
- Romaine lettuce: chop into bite size pieces, add to a bowl of cold water to rinse. Drain and dry the lettuce in a salad spinner, and add to a large salad bowl, refrigerate until needed.
- Assemble salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the lettuce. Add the croutons and toss the salad with tongs. Garnish with some fresh cracked pepper and vegan parmesan if you like.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately and enjoy. For photos, Tips, suggestions and more see above post.
Notes
- To Store: Dressing will keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. I don't recommend freezing it.
This post has been updated. It was originally published August 2019. the recipe itself is unchaged.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: mixing bowl
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keywords: vegan caesar salad, vegan caesar dressing