Vegetarian Caesar Side Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and tangy Vegetarian Caesar Side Salad, a modern twist on the classic favorite. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and a zesty, from-scratch Caesar dressing made with bold ingredients like Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce, this salad delivers a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory touch, while the quick 15-minute prep time makes it an effortless yet elegant addition to any dinner spread. Perfectly suited as a side dish or a light starter, this vegetarian Caesar salad is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with everything from pasta to grilled mains.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 slices French bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the French bread into small cubes to make croutons.

Step 3

Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Meanwhile, wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 6

To prepare the dressing, mince the garlic clove.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Add the prepared dressing to the lettuce mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.

Step 10

Add the cooled croutons to the salad and gently toss.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side salad, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(392.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1077.8

Total Fat 84.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 103.9mg	0%
Sodium 1824.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 5.0g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 987.6mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 429.3mg	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: 69.4%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 15.9%