Vegan Caesar Salad

This crowd-pleasing Vegan Caesar Salad is light, refreshing, and flavorful, filled with crunchy chickpeas, crisp romaine lettuce, sliced radishes, and a mouthwatering vegan caesar dressing made quickly and easily from scratch! Enjoy the classic Caesar flavor you love with this gluten-free, dairy-free salad that makes for a delicious lunch or side dish.

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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy Options, Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

3 Heads Romain Lettuce, chopped about 10 cups
1 ½ cups Crispy Chickpeas
⅓ cup Radishes sliced
1 Avocado, sliced large
Salt and pepper to taste

Vegan Caesar Dressing

1 cup Raw cashews soaked in boiled water, then drained
1/3 cup Lemon juice
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Garlic cloves
2 tbsp Capers
2 tbsp Caper brine (liquid from caper jar)
3 tbsp Olive oil
3 tbsp Water plus more to thin
1/2 tsp Salt plus more to taste
1/4 tsp Pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Soak the cashews: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling. Add the raw cashews. Turn off the heat and let the cashews soak for at least 15 minutes.
Make the salad dressing: Carefully drain the cashews. Add all ingredients for the dressing to a high-powered blender and blend to the desired consistency. Add 1-2 tbsp of water to thin the dressing, as needed.
Assemble the salad: Grab a large bowl or platter. Add the chopped romaine and half of the radishes and crunchy chickpeas. Pour half of the salad dressing and toss until the lettuce is well coated. Add the sliced avocado, remaining radishes, and chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and more dressing if desired.

Notes

Variations & Additions

Protein: If you aren't vegan, throw in some extra protein like salmon or chicken. Alternatively, add crumbled tofu or tempeh bacon.
Cheese: Add 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Or you can add a dairy-free alternative, like Violife's Vegan Parmesan Cheese.
Vegetables: Instead of Romaine, you can use kale. It's hearty and has a nice crunch to it too! Just remember to massage the kale with a bit of olive oil first so it's tender. For added veggies, consider including tomatoes and cucumbers.

Storing the salad and dressing:

Store the vegan caesar dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before using.
Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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