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To make a vegan Caesar salad, you need fresh, vegan-friendly ingredients. Start with one large head of romaine lettuce. This lettuce gives a crisp base that holds up well. Next, add one cup of halved cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness.

Vegan Caesar salad

Elevate your salad game with this delicious and flavorful Vegan Caesar Salad recipe! Discover how to create a refreshing, plant-based twist on the classic dish using fresh romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, and a creamy, cheesy dressing that's completely dairy-free. Packed with nutrients and customizable to your taste, this salad is perfect for any meal. Click through to explore the full recipe and enjoy a satisfying, healthy dish today!
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Ingredients
  

1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup of croutons (store-bought or homemade)

1/4 cup of nutritional yeast

1/4 cup of vegan mayonnaise

2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon of capers, chopped

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

In a large salad bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Toss to combine.

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

      Pour the dressing over the lettuce and tomatoes. Gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated in the dressing.

        Add the croutons to the salad and lightly toss again to distribute them evenly.

          Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.

            Garnish the salad with fresh parsley for an added touch of flavor and color.

              Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 4 servings

                - Presentation Tips: Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a platter, and you can sprinkle extra nutritional yeast on top for an added cheesy touch.