Caesar salad was one of my favorite ways to get in my greens before going plant-based. As I started to look at the ingredients in most caesar dressings, I was horrified. Companies can get away with so many preservatives and chemicals in our food! This refreshing, all-natural caesar dressing tastes like the real deal! People can’t even tell the difference. The recipe is easy, quick, filling, and has become a staple in my busy daily life. It’s creamy, crunchy, flavorful…everything a girl could ask for in life! I guarantee this will become your new obsession.
A quick reminder that whenever I cook, I like to do it intuitively. This means measurements aren’t always exact, they are to taste. If you do not like spicy foods, omit the hot sauce! If you need something sweeter, go ahead and add maple syrup. We are all different and unique, so why would we all follow the same recipe?
That is why I like to give “loose” measurements of ingredients in recipes. For instance, if you don’t have romaine on hand…any lettuce will work! Be resourceful with what you buy to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. If you think you will never use nutritional yeast in your life, don’t go out and buy it (however I love this stuff!) In this salad, if you don’t have chickpeas available, add anything you want! Try cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, tofu, or another bean for the toppings. If you don’t have dijon mustard on deck, you can just use regular! Stop wasting food and buying more to “follow the recipe.” Just add what ya got!
Getting creative in the kitchen has helped me to find peace in my life, nurture my inner child, and be healthier. When it comes to cooking, people tend to have so much dread, but new recipes are fun to try! Cooking at home also preserves the energy of the food. You know exactly what is going on in it and who is preparing it! No hidden ingredients, excessive oils, or bad energy from angry cooks will enter you! Remember that everything is an energy exchange, so take some time to bless and show gratitude for this abundance of nourishment. I hope this inspires you to cook more intuitively and feed your spirit with fresh, organic, colorful foods. Enjoy this homemade vegan caesar salad!
much love, peace & vibez 2 u & all beings everywhere
-EC <3
vegan caesar salad
Equipment
- blender
- large salad bowl
Ingredients
for the base:
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 3 handfuls chopped kale (optional)
for the dressing:
- 1 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds (de-shelled and raw)
- 2 tbsp capers (and a dash of caper juice)
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (1 small clove or 1/2 large clove)
- 1/2 lemon squeezed
- salt and pepper (to taste)
for salad toppings (optional but recommended for added nutrients!)
- chickpeas
- nutritional yeast
- hemp seeds
Instructions
prepare the lettuce
- chop, rinse, and dry lettuce (adding kale is optional)
- add freshly prepared lettuce and kale to a bowl
- massage the kale (if desired) with lemon juice and olive oil
make the dressing
- add sunflower (or pumpkin) seeds, capers, dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and water (to thin) to a blender
- blend all of these ingredients until the desired thickness
- taste test (once blended) to see what the dressing is missing
assemble the salad
- add the dressing to the bowl of lettuce along with optional toppings (chickpeas, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds)
- toss with tongs until lettuce is evenly coated
- enjoy 🙂
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