Vegan Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

This Vegan Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken is a plant-based twist on the classic, featuring smoky, protein-packed grilled tofu as a mouthwatering alternative to chicken. Perfectly charred tofu strips are seasoned with a savory marinade of soy sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, adding a rich depth of flavor to the dish. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy homemade sourdough croutons are tossed in a creamy vegan Caesar dressing elevated with zesty lemon juice and briny capers. Topped with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy finish, this salad is a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s both hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate vegan Caesar salad recipe for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces Extra-firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cup Vegan Caesar dressing
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 slices Sourdough bread
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the tofu: Drain the tofu and press it for 15-30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch thick slabs.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, mix olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add the tofu slabs to the dish, making sure they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill the marinated tofu slabs for 5-6 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into strips.

Step 4

While the tofu is grilling, prepare the salad: Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 6

Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp, then cut them into small cubes to make croutons.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the vegan Caesar dressing with lemon juice to refresh the flavors.

Step 8

Add the croutons, capers, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to the salad bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Top with the grilled tofu strips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2077.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1666.9

Total Fat 94.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 10.1mg	0%
Sodium 4442.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 103.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3270.4mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 4189.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 28.2%