Vegan Tahini Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Vegan Tahini Caesar Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic dish! Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, nutrient-rich kale, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy roasted chickpeas, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The creamy tahini-based Caesar dressing is a star on its own, blending zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, and garlic for a rich, tangy kick—all without dairy! Topped with crispy vegan croutons, this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, is a go-to for healthy lunches, light dinners, or meal prep. It’s a guilt-free, crowd-pleasing option that makes eating your greens feel indulgent and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Kale
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Crispy roasted chickpeas
- 0.33 cup Tahini
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegan croutons
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce and kale. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and remove the stems from the kale before shredding it into smaller pieces. Place them together in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Add crispy roasted chickpeas to the salad for a crunchy topping.
Step 4
Prepare the tahini Caesar dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, water, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the consistency by adding 1-2 additional tablespoons of water if needed to make it pourable.
Step 5
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the greens and toppings evenly.
Step 7
Top the salad with vegan croutons for added texture and flavor.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, tangy Vegan Tahini Caesar Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1359.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2318.2 |
| Total Fat 98.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4195.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 299.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 50.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.6g | |
| Protein 75.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 6663.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 28304.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3110.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories