Soy-Free Tahini Caesar Salad
Refresh your salad game with this vibrant Soy-Free Tahini Caesar Salad—a nutrient-packed spin on the classic favorite that’s perfect for anyone avoiding soy. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber form the base, while a creamy dressing made with tahini, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic offers bold, tangy flavor without traditional anchovies or soy sauce. Enhanced with nutritional yeast for a cheesy umami depth and topped with crunchy croutons and optional vegan Parmesan, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes an easy yet elegant dish for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side. Enjoy a soy-free, dairy-free Caesar salad that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Capers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Water (to adjust dressing consistency)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber to the bowl with the lettuce.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped capers, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, gradually add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Top the salad with croutons and vegan Parmesan, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your soy-free tahini Caesar salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 815 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 959 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 4020.5 mg | 22336% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*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.
