Description

This Vegan Caesar Salad recipe is a plant-based take on the classic Caesar salad, offering all the creamy, tangy, and savory flavors without any dairy, eggs, or anchovies

Ingredients

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Here’s a precise list of the ingredients, along with their exact measurements:

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)

For the Vegan Caesar Dressing:

1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for at least 30 minutes, then drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup water (or more, as needed)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Let’s make this delicious and easy Vegan Caesar Salad!

Step 1: Prepare the Cashews (Soaking)

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. This softens them, making them easier to blend into a smooth and creamy dressing. Drain the cashews before using.

Step 2: Make the Vegan Caesar Dressing

In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic clove, water, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Start with 1/4 cup of water and add more, a tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. It should be thick but pourable. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 3: Chop the Romaine Lettuce

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4: Toss the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and the vegan Caesar dressing.

Toss gently but thoroughly to coat the lettuce evenly with the dressing.

Step 5: Add Croutons

Add the croutons to the bowl and toss again to combine.

Step 6: Serve

Serve the Vegan Caesar Salad immediately, optionally garnished with extra nutritional yeast