Dairy-Free Roman Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and wholesome Dairy-Free Roman Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic Caesar-style greens. This recipe pairs crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and zesty red onion for a medley of fresh flavors, topped with crunchy croutons for the perfect texture. The star of this dish is the tangy homemade dressing, crafted with lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and a secret umami boost from nutritional yeast and briny capers—no dairy required! Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal for a light lunch, dinner side, or pairing with hearty proteins. Perfect for vegans, those avoiding dairy, or anyone craving a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it into thin half-moons. Add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt to form the dressing.
Add the capers and nutritional yeast to the dressing and stir well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Season the salad with the remaining salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Top the salad with croutons just before serving to retain their crispiness.
Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free Roman salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.5 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3438 mg | 73% | |
*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.
