Traditional Vegan Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Traditional Vegan Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salad and dressing:; 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1 garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional; it's less traditional, but I think it makes for the best flavor); Freshly ground black pepper; For the croutons:; 1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3-4 cups); 1-2 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil (as needed); 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; Coarse salt and freshly grated black pepper

Servings: persons

For the salad and dressing:
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional; it's less traditional, but I think it makes for the best flavor)
Freshly ground black pepper
For the croutons:
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3-4 cups)
1-2 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil (as needed)
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
Coarse salt and freshly grated black pepper

1
To make the croutons, preheat your oven to 350u00b0F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Place the bread cubes in a mixing bowl and add the garlic and olive oil. Toss the cubes well to coat. Transfer them to the baking sheet and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cubes are crisp, stirring the cubes on the sheet halfway through cooking to help them brown evenly.
2
While the croutons are roasting, whisk together the garlic, oil, vegan mayonnaise, salt, lemon, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, capers, nutritional yeast, and mustard, if using. Taste the dressing and add freshly ground black pepper and additional salt as needed. (You can also add a bit of lemon if you're like me, and prefer very tart dressings.)
3
Add the dressing to the romaine and toss well to combine. Fold in the croutons. Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad and dressing:, 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces, 1 garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Traditional Vegan Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Traditional Vegan Caesar Salad

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