Vegan Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Vegan Classic Caesar Salad featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, crunchy homemade croutons, and a luscious, plant-based dressing that will have everyone asking for seconds. This recipe expertly swaps traditional ingredients for vegan-friendly alternatives, such as a creamy cashew base for the dressing and nutritional yeast for that signature umami flavor. Infused with a zesty blend of garlic, Dijon mustard, and tangy capers, the dressing perfectly coats fresh greens for a truly satisfying bite. The oven-baked croutons, lightly seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, and sea salt, add the perfect crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome, dairy-free twist on a timeless classic is perfect for both family dinners and entertaining. Indulge in this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small loaf Baguette
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.75 cups Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 1 medium Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (vegan)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the baguette into 1-inch cubes to make croutons.
In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Stir halfway through the baking time.
While the croutons are baking, prepare the salad dressing.
In a blender, combine cashews, water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic clove, nutritional yeast, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce with the desired amount of dressing and toss well to coat.
Add the croutons on top and toss lightly.
Serve immediately for best texture, optionally garnishing with additional nutritional yeast if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3320 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.7 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 3491 mg | 74% | |
*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.
