Vegetarian Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Elevate your salad game with this delicious Vegetarian Caesar Salad featuring grilled tofu as a protein-packed alternative to chicken. Perfectly marinated and grilled tofu replaces traditional meat, blending beautifully with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The star of the dish is a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, crafted with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vegan Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, and ground cashews for a bold, tangy flavor. This vegetarian twist on a classic combines wholesome ingredients with restaurant-quality finesse, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or even as a party-ready dish. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe promises to delight vegetarians and salad lovers alike with its satisfying textures and rich, savory taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Croutons
- 14 ounce Firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Ground cashews
Instructions
Drain and press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water.
Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch thick strips.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the tofu strips and gently coat them. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the tofu strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Set aside.
For the dressing, combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vegan Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, and ground cashews in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Chop or tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the grilled tofu, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons to the salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Serve the salad immediately, garnished with more Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.7 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 3918 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.9 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1333 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2264 mg | 48% | |
*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.
