Vegan Caesar Salad
Source
https://lovingitvegan.com/vegan-caesar-salad/
Ingredients
Croutons
- ½ loaf sturdy bread, slightly stale, cut into squares
- 60ml olive oil (¼ cup) + extra for drizzling
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 60g fresh parsley, finely chopped (~1 cup)
- 30g vegan parmesan cheese (~¼ cup)
Dressing
Instructions
Croutons
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
- Cut bread into squares. Add olive oil, salt, oregano, and basil to a large bowl. Add bread cubes and toss to coat.
- Spread on parchment-lined baking tray. Drizzle a little extra olive oil.
- Bake 15 minutes, turning halfway. If not crispy enough, give them a few more minutes.
Salad
- Chop romaine and parsley. Add to salad bowl with vegan parmesan.
- Add croutons. Toss together.
- Pour vegan caesar dressing over the top. Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- Croutons are the star — make them crispy so they don’t sog out in the dressing.
- Store-bought croutons work if you’re short on time. Amount is flexible.
- Serve immediately after dressing — once dressed, croutons will soften and salad loses its edge.
- Make-ahead: Prep all components separately. Add croutons + dressing at the last minute.
- Nutrition for salad + croutons only — dressing is separate.
Tags
recipe, vegan, salad, main, side