Dairy-Free Roman Salad
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and vibrant Dairy-Free Roman Salad, a modern twist on a classic favorite! Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the foundation, perfectly complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a touch of tangy red onion. The star of this recipe lies in its zesty dairy-free dressing, a harmonious blend of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and the umami-rich addition of nutritional yeast and capers. Finished with a scattering of crunchy croutons, this salad is a quick 15-minute creation that packs loads of flavor and texture without the need for dairy. Ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or centerpiece at your next gathering, this plant-based salad proves that simple ingredients can shine with the right mix of flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it into thin half-moons. Add to the salad.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt to form the dressing.
Step 6
Add the capers and nutritional yeast to the dressing and stir well to combine.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Season the salad with the remaining salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 9
Top the salad with croutons just before serving to retain their crispiness.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free Roman salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1810.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1050.1 |
| Total Fat 70.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2595.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 89.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.0g | |
| Protein 31.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 553.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3437.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories