Dairy-Free Caesar Side Salad
Elevate your meal with this bold and refreshing Dairy-Free Caesar Side Salad, a vegan-friendly twist on the beloved classic! Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, while a creamy, tangy dressing made with tahini, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic delivers all the zesty flavors you love—minus the dairy. Topped with crunchy gluten-free croutons, this quick and simple salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect healthy side dish for any lunch or dinner. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply exploring plant-based options, this salad is sure to become a new favorite that harmoniously pairs with a variety of main courses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Gluten-free croutons
Instructions
1. Start by washing and drying the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.
2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and black pepper.
3. Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together until smooth and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.
4. Pour the dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce. Toss the salad gently with salad tongs or hands to ensure the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Sprinkle the gluten-free croutons over the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
6. Serve the dairy-free Caesar side salad immediately as a refreshing and tasty accompaniment to your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.7 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2605 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.8 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2590 mg | 199% | |
| Iron | 10723.0 mg | 59572% | |
| Potassium | 1633 mg | 35% | |
*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.
