Vegetarian Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

Reimagine a classic favorite with this delicious Vegetarian Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken! Perfectly grilled strips of marinated tofu take the place of chicken, offering a savory, plant-based twist on the traditional recipe. Crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese are tossed in a luxuriously creamy homemade vegan Caesar dressing, made with the wholesome richness of ground cashews, nutritional yeast, and zesty lemon juice. This protein-packed salad is a complete meal in itself, ideal for lunch or dinner, and comes together in just 40 minutes. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to try a lighter twist on Caesar salad, this dish delivers bold flavor and satisfying textures in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup Croutons
• 14 ounce Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Ground cashews

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water.

Step 2

Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch thick strips.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the tofu strips and gently coat them. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the tofu strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Set aside.

Step 5

For the dressing, combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vegan Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, and ground cashews in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Chop or tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Add the grilled tofu, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately, garnished with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1310.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1446.5

Total Fat 95.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 69.8mg	0%
Sodium 3917.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 81.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1333.4mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2264.4mg	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: 56.0%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 22.7%