This Vegan Caesar Salad is healthy, easy and low cost! Plus it comes with a homemade crouton recipe I know you will love!
The plant based caesar dressing is quick and easy, and packed with flavor. I modeled it off my famous caesar dressing from Lose Weight By Eating, and I’ve even made this salad dressing with Rachael Ray!
This yummy salad costs just about $5 to make 4 servings, making it just $1.25 per serving!
Vegan Caesar Salad
- Ingredients in Vegan Caesar Salad
- How to Make Plant Based Caesar Salad
- Vegan Caesar Salad Recipe
- Nutrition Card for Vegan Caesar Salad
Ingredients in Vegan Caesar Salad
I sectioned out the ingredients, this way if you already have a favorite crouton recipe, you can skip those ingredients.
Shopping list for Vegan Caesar Salads:
Salad Ingredients:
- Hearts of romaine (or one head of romaine)
- Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Shreds (optional)
- Vegan Croutons (see below)
- Vegan Caesar Dressing (see below)
Vegan Croutons:
- Vegan bread
- Olive Oil Spray
- Garlic salt
- Fresh parsley (or dried parsley)
Vegan Caesar Dressing:
- Unsweetened cashew yogurt
- Dijon mustard
- Balsamic vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Vegan Parmesan (optional)
How to Make Plant Based Caesar Salad
This recipe is quick and easy, and can even be meal prepped! Just make the dressing and croutons and store them separately, and add them both right before serving.
How to Make Vegan Caesar Salads:
Make the Croutons:
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bread into small cubes.
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet, and spray them lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
- Bake for 10 minutes until slightly crispy (they will crisp up more as they cool).
- Cool on a plate while you make the salads.
Make the Salad Dressing:
- To a medium bowl combine all the ingredients for salad dressing.
- Mix well. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired thickness.
- Taste, and add more salt or pepper as needed.
- Set aside to marinate while you finish the salads.
Vegan Caesar Salad Directions:
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and add to a large bowl (or 4 individual bowls/meal prep containers).
- Add the prepared Caesar Dressing and toss well to combine.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over the top, and add 1/2 of the prepared croutons. Toss well to combine.
- Serve topped with remaining vegan parmesan cheese and croutons.
Vegan Caesar Salad Recipe
This yummy vegan salad makes a great side dish, and that is how it is written. But you could make the entire salad as one serving, and enjoy it as a lunch or a dinner. That would make the cost $5 for the meal and the calories just 244!
More Vegan Side Dish Recipes:
- Cucumber Dill Salad
- Apple Fennel Salad
- Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe
- Baked Sweet Potato Wedges (5 Flavors!)
- The BEST Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Vegan Caesar Salad
This healthy vegan caesar salad comes with a homemade caesar dressing, homemade croutons and a simple how to guide. Special Tip: You can use the vegan parmesan cheese or not. Vegan mozzarella shreds also are great atop this salad if you have those on hand.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 hearts of romaine (or one head of romaine)
- ¼ cup Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Shreds (optional)
- Vegan Croutons (see below)
- Vegan Caesar Dressing (see below)
Vegan Croutons:
- 2 slices vegan bread
- Olive Oil Spray
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley)
Vegan Caesar Dressing:
- ¼ cup unsweetened cashew yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ garlic clove minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon Vegan Parmesan (optional)
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
Make the Croutons:
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bread into small cubes.
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet, and spray them lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
- Bake for 10 minutes until slightly crispy (they will crisp up more as they cool).
- Cool on a plate while you make the salads.
Make the Salad Dressing:
- To a medium bowl combine all the ingredients for salad dressing.
- Mix well. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired thickness.
- Taste, and add more salt or pepper as needed.
- Set aside to marinate while you finish the salads.
Make the Vegan Caesar Salad:
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and add to a large bowl (or 4 individual bowls/meal prep containers).
- Add the prepared Caesar Dressing and toss well to combine.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over the top, and add 1/2 of the prepared croutons. Toss well to combine.
- Serve topped with remaining vegan parmesan cheese and croutons.
Nutrition Card for Vegan Caesar Salad
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