Caesar Salad
Our Caesar Salad mixes cashews, garlic, lemon juice, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and some other basic ingredients into a tasty dressing that is dairy-free, egg-free, and oil-free. To complete your salad, we also share a simple recipe to make your own croutons, flavored with basil, oregano, paprika, and thyme. Your family is sure to love this plant-based version of their favorite classic salad.
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 2/3 cup cashews, raw, soaked overnight
- 1/4 cup Homemade Nut Milk or store-bought plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, vegan
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Oil-Free Croutons
- 3 cups stale bread, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon basil or oregano, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
To Serve
- Romaine lettuce (or salad greens of choice)
Directions
Caesar Dressing
- Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste and liquids to reach desired consistency.
Oil-Free Croutons
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Spread bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes then toss and continue to cook in 5-minute increments, tossing in between, until bread is crunchy and dry.
Caesar Salad
- Arrange romaine lettuce (or greens of choice) and croutons in a large bowl. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat. If desired, garnish with capers and/or Vegan Parmesan.
