Easy Vegan Caesar Salad

These Lemon Pepper Tofu Cutlets are the perfect meal prep staple! Frozen + thawed tofu is sliced and soaked in a bath of zesty lemon pepper flavor. Then, they’re slow-baked to achieve that perfect meaty texture. Slice ‘em up for salads, use them for sandwiches, or serve ‘em over a mountain of rice for a filling and easy vegan dinner!

Brittany Roche

This easy vegan caesar salad recipe is delicious, nut-free, and meal prep friendly! The dressing is made with a silken tofu base and flavored to perfection with only 9 simple ingredients. Serve it as part of a big holiday meal or bulk it up with all the toppings for a healthy comforting meal!

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Salads

Servings servings

Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients

For the salad:

2 heads romaine lettuce roughly chopped

For the dressing:

1 14-oz package silken tofu
3 Tbsp olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
2 tsp white miso paste
1 tsp garlic powder
2 large cloves garlic
2 teaspoons capers
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Optional Toppings:

Lemon pepper tofu cutlets or vegan chicken of choice, chopped
Freshly cracked black pepper
Vegan-friendly croutons
Vegan parmesan

Instructions

First, make your dressing: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the salad: Wash, dry, and chop your lettuce. Toss in a large salad bowl with enough dressing to coat. Add the remainder of the toppings, and enjoy!
TO STORE/SERVE: The dressing can be stored for up to a week in an air-tight container in the fridge. We do NOT recommend freezing the dressing, as it can affect the texture of the silken tofu. We love serving this salad with pizza, pasta, chik’n parm, or all on its own!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 474mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

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