Plant-based Caesar Salad – two ways!
This classic Caesar salad tosses traditional torn romaine lettuce with a creamy plant-based hemp heart and yogurt Caesar salad dressing, croutons, and vegan parmesan cheese. Take it one step further by adding in some tasty tomatoes, cucumbers, pepitas, and roasted chickpeas for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Classic Caesar Salad Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce* roughly chopped or torn
- ½ cup croutons**
- ¼ cup non-dairy parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing
Better Caesar Salad Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce* roughly chopped or torn
- ½ cup croutons**
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber slices halved
- ½ cup pepitas pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup non-dairy parmesan cheese***
- ½ cup Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing with the Classic or Better Caesar Salad Ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
* You can also use any dark leafy greens such as kale or chard.
** Dress up your Caesar salad with home-made croutons! Slice a few slices of your favorite whole grain or gluten-free bread and bake on on a baking sheet at 400° for 5-10 minutes, until golden brown. You can sprinkle a little garlic powder and onion powder on top, if desired.
*** Follow Your Heart and Voilife are great parmesan cheese options. To serve this salad as a meal, consider topping with Roasted Chickpeas; sunflower seeds, pine nuts, or pepitas; cherry or grape tomatoes; cucumber slices; carrot ribbons; and crispy homemade croutons.