Vegan Caesar with Tofu Salad Dressing
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!
Equipment
- 1 food processor or blender
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce roughly chopped
For the dressing:
- 14 ounces silken tofu
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 2 tsp 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 serve/store: 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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Notes
Nutritional info is calculated based on 1/8 the vegan Caesar dressing + romaine lettuce only.
You can replace the oil with soaked cashews or hulled hemp seeds for an oil-free replacement.
Blend the dressing for a full minute until it is both creamy AND shiny. This means it's fully emulsified!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 the dressing and lettuceCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 376mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 13637IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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