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The Best Vegan Caesar Salad
The Best Vegan Caesar Salad is made with batch Vegan Caesar Dressing, vegan croutons, and shaved vegan parmesan.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
medium heads romaine (washed and chopped)
In the method: Toss and serve - Add the chopped romaine to a large salad bowl or platter and toss with the dressing, as desired.
batch Vegan Caesar Dressing
In the method: Prepare dressing - Make your Vegan Caesar Dressing and set aside.
vegan croutons (or crispy chickpeas, see Notes)
In the method: Prepare dressing - Make your Vegan Caesar Dressing and set aside.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3 medium heads romaine (washed and chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 batch Vegan Caesar DressingIngredient note
Source: 2 cups vegan croutons (or crispy chickpeas, see Notes)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup shaved vegan parmesan (or crumbles)Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for The Best Vegan Caesar Salad
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Prep ahead of time - To prep the salad ahead of time, wash and chop the lettuce, make the dressing and keep separate in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Wash and chop all the lettuce - I usually fill my clean sink with cold water, add the lettuce leaves and move them around with my hands to clean off debris, use my salad spinner…
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
What happens at the end?
Prep ahead of time - To prep the salad ahead of time, wash and chop the lettuce, make the dressing and keep separate in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Crispy chickpeas are a fantastic stand in for croutons. Feel free to add more vegetables, like sliced avocado, cucumbers, carrots or tomatoes. I like Violife brand parmesan, which I use a peeler to make shaved parmesan. You can also use my homemade version . Use a mix of kale and romaine for variety. This makes 4-6 side salads, or 2-3 main dish salads.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: noracooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.