This healthy vegan Caesar salad will satisfy any cravings with each bite. It's oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, made with whole plant food ingredients, and takes only 10 minutes to whip up!
If you're looking for a delicious, plant-based alternative to the classic Caesar salad, you've come to the right place. This vegan Caesar salad's authenticity, flavor, and simplicity will make it a new go-to favorite recipe. This recipe is a modified version of one found in The Plant-Power Way Cookbook, a personal favorite of mine.
What is this easy vegan Caesar salad made of?
- Romaine lettuce
- Cashews
- Nori seaweed
- Garlic
- Dijon mustard
- Coconut aminos
- Lemon
- Black pepper
- Nutritional yeast
- Vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
This recipe omits the olive oil that many other vegan Caeser dressing recipes contain. Check out this article: Is Olive Oil Healthy?
How to prepare
Clean and chop the Romaine lettuce. Set aside.
To make the vegan Caesar salad dressing, start by preparing the cashews.
In a small pot, add cashews and water. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. This will help to soften the cashews for blending. Drain the cashews and add them to a mini blender.
Tear the nori seaweed into small pieces and add them to the mini blender with chopped garlic, Dijon mustard, coconut aminos, nutritional yeast, cracked black pepper, fresh lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the salad dressing over the chopped Romaine and use tongs to incorporate the deliciously tangy dressing into the lettuce. Enjoy as a side or entree salad.
If meal-prepping this salad, keep the vegan Caesar dressing separate from the chopped romaine lettuce. Add the dressing when you're ready to eat it. Dressing keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
There are several optional toppings, such as roasted chickpeas, sliced avocado, vegan parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
We hope you love this healthy Caesar salad recipe as much as we do. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!
PrintVegan Caesar Salad
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Each bite of this amazingly delicious and healthy vegan Caesar salad will satisfy any cravings. It's oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, made with whole plant food ingredients, and takes only 10 minutes to whip up!
Ingredients
- 2 heads of Romaine lettuce
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¼ sheet nori seaweed (or 1 tsp of seaweed flakes)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked is recommended)
- ½ cup water
- salt to taste (I used ¼ teaspoon)
Instructions
Clean and chop the Romaine lettuce. Set aside.
To make the vegan Caesar salad dressing, start by preparing the cashews.
In a small pot, add cashews and water. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. This will help to soften the cashews for blending. Drain the cashews and add them to a mini blender.
Tear the nori seaweed into small pieces and add them to the mini blender with chopped garlic, Dijon mustard, coconut aminos, cracked black pepper, nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the salad dressing over the chopped Romaine and use tongs to incorporate the deliciously tangy dressing into the lettuce. Enjoy as a side or entree salad.
If meal-prepping this salad, keep the vegan Caesar dressing separate from the chopped romaine lettuce. Add the dressing when you're ready to eat it. Dressing keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
There are several optional toppings, such as roasted chickpeas, sliced avocado, vegan parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
Notes
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES:
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Small pot
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Mini-blender
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Terri Moses
Caesar salad is a favorite of mine. This recipe is a keeper!
Gigi & Sersie
That's awesome! 🙂
Marie
I was so happy I had all the ingredients for this salad, it was fabulous!
I’m adding romaine to my garden this season.
Thank you for posting this recipe
Gigi & Sersie
Yay! Thanks Marie. We're so glad you enjoyed it.