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Vegan Caesar Salad

This Vegan Caesar Salad is easy to make with fresh lettuce, kale, avocados and a creamy homemade dressing and is the ultimate healthy side dish. It's topped off with crunchy nuts and seeds for a restaurant-worthy salad that's done in 20 minutes! Gluten-free, low carb, paleo, keto and Whole30 compliant.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword caesar salad recipe, homemade salad dressing, vegan caesar dressing, vegan dressing, vegan salad, vegan salad dressing, vegan salad recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce or lettuce of choice
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp capers can also sub with 2 tsp white miso paste - for a savory umami flavor
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt plus more to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • water only as needed to thin out the sauce

For topping

Instructions

  1. Dressing: Place all the ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add water (a little bit at a time, only as needed for a creamy dressing consistency.
  2. Assemble: Place the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp oil and massage with hands for a few minutes (about 3-5) until the kale softens and darkens in color. Add the lettuce to the bowl on one side. Add dressing amount as desired and toss to coat.
  3. Top with crispy chickpeas, avocado, sunflower seeds, chopped herbs and grated parmesan. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Caesar Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 10g20%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.