Vegan Caesar Side Salad
Elevate your plant-based dining experience with this refreshing Vegan Caesar Side Salad, a creamy, tangy twist on the classic favorite. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy croutons, and a zesty homemade dressing made from soaked cashews, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, this salad is bursting with flavor in every bite. A sprinkle of briny capers adds an extra layer of savory depth, perfectly complementing the smooth, dairy-free dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe makes a healthy and satisfying side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from pasta to grilled veggies. Perfect for vegans and omnivores alike, this wholesome salad proves that plant-based eating doesn’t compromise on taste.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Croutons
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes.
Step 2
While the cashews are soaking, wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Step 3
Drain the soaked cashews and place them into a blender along with water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine, sliced cherry tomatoes, and croutons.
Step 6
Drizzle the vegan Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
Step 7
Add the capers and give the salad a gentle toss to incorporate.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a side to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1138.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1278.4 |
| Total Fat 87.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 2.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2498.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.4g | |
| Protein 44.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 334.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2710.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories