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Home » Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

July 19, 2016 By Diane Smith 4 Comments

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Vegan Caesar Salad in wood salad bowl with ceasar dressing in glass container
Vegan Ceasar Salad in wood salad bowl with ceasar dressing in glass container

One of my favorite combinations for a restaurant meal is pizza and a Caesar Salad, but I know it has too much fat, so I love this homemade dairy and anchovy-free version. It takes so little effort to wash and tear up Romaine lettuces leaves.

Caesar Salad

Here’s the Caesar salad and what makes it so good is the tangy dressing made with crushed garlic and lots of lemon juice. Super immune boosting. The only way I like my dressings.

I hope it’s not too tangy for you. You can use this caesar dressing as a dip, as well. Add a few leaves of torn kale to change it up, if you like. Also, be sure to read about some health benefits of greens in my article series: Get Your Leafy Greens On, Part 1 and Part 2.

Head over to these recipes to accompany your salad:

  • Beefless Stew
  • Eggplant Szechuan-Style with Peppers & Mushrooms
  • Moroccan Stew with Kale
  • Mushroom Stroganoff
  • Pasta Puttanesca with Spinach
Caesar Salad

You are welcome to add some kale leaves for an added dose of nutrients. If you like your salads a little more fun, you can add slices of cucumber, and beefy cherry or grape tomatoes.

Top with some grilled tofu, tempeh, seitan or any plant-based protein you wish, and you have yourself a delicious and simple meal that satisfies.

To speed things up, you can use a store-bought creaming dressing like the Follow Your Heart brand. Try the Caesar or ranch and spike it up with extra lemon and garlic.

Also, if you want to add more protein, one half of a can of beans like chickpeas or cannellini beans will do the trick. I like adding baked spiced chickpeas.

Vegan Ceasar Salad in wood salad bowl with ceasar dressing in glass container

You can make your own croutons easily by baking a few slices of your favorite whole grain or gluten-free bread. Or, serve with a raw pizza and you have yourself a delicious plant-based Italian inspired meal!

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Caesar Salad recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

Caesar Salad
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4.88 from 8 votes

Caesar Salad

This caesar salad is bright and punchy and is sure to please your taste buds especially without oil! Add a few leaves of kale, if you like. The pumpkin seeds add a kick of magnesium, too. Crunchy croutons really make it zing.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Wooden Salad Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce washed and torn into pieces or chopped
  • 3 Tbl pumpkin seeds
  • 2-3 slices whole grain bread (I like sour dough-whole wheat combo)

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup hummus homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
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Instructions

  • For the croutons: heat oven to 400°. Place croutons on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 10 minutes, checking to see if done at 5 minutes and cook until they are golden brown. They will crisp up more as they cool.
  • Add the Romaine lettuce to a large salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle on the pumpkin seeds and cooled croutons.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Pour over, toss, and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Caesar Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
82
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
3
%
Sodium
 
164
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2.2
g
9
%
Sugar
 
3.6
g
4
%
Protein
 
3.4
g
7
%
Vitamin C
 
9.1
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Deborah Domenie

    April 14, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Made this Caesar dressing last night and it was tremendously delicious! Had all the flavors of a good store bought version, but I liked it even better than those and the bonus was knowing all the healthy ingredients. It’s a keeper! Thank you Diane!

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    • Diane Smith

      April 14, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Hey Debbie, thanks so much for your review and I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  2. Tam

    July 21, 2021 at 5:54 am

    5 stars
    Lovely dressing thank you.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      July 21, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks, Tam, I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply

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