Vegetarian Classic Caesar Salad

Celebrate the timeless flavors of a Caesar salad with a modern vegetarian twist in this Vegetarian Classic Caesar Salad recipe! Crafted with crisp Romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and protein-packed roasted chickpeas, this dish delivers all the satisfying textures of the classic version without anchovies. The zesty, umami-packed dressing—made with garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce—perfectly ties the salad together, while grated Parmesan takes each bite to the next level. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome and flavorful salad is ideal as a light main course or a showstopping starter. Perfect for vegetarians and loved by all, this recipe is your go-to for a fresh, hearty salad with bold, irresistible flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 4 slices Stale bread
• 1 can Canned chickpeas
• 5 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until they are crispy.

Step 4

Meanwhile, chop the stale bread into small cubes for croutons. Place the bread cubes on another baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Step 5

For the dressing, combine the garlic cloves, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, nutritional yeast, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Add the roasted chickpeas, croutons, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese to the lettuce.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is nicely coated.

Step 9

Serve with the remaining Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1920.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1753.8

Total Fat 96.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 3976.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 67.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1204.7mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3444.9mg	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: 48.5%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 36.6%