Vegan Caesar Salad
This vegan Caesar salad delivers all the bold, creamy flavor of the classic without any animal products. It is a completely plant-based dish that proves vegan food can be just as satisfying and indulgent as traditional recipes.
A creamy plant-based Caesar salad with homemade vegan dressing and crunchy croutons.
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Ingredients
salad
dressing
croutons
Instructions
Make the Croutons
Preheat oven to 375F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Blend the Dressing
Drain soaked cashews and add to a blender with lemon juice, garlic, capers, nutritional yeast, and 3 tablespoons of water. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Drying the lettuce ensures the dressing coats every leaf properly.
Assemble and Serve
Pour the cashew Caesar dressing over the romaine and toss well to coat every leaf. Top with homemade croutons and an extra sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Serve immediately for best texture.
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