How To Make Vegan Caesar Salad In Minutes (Gluten Free Recipe)

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Avocado provides creaminess while being healthier.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan adds similar umami flavor.

Rip the iceberg lettuce into chunks and wash them.

Cut sourdough bread into cubes for croutons.

Drizzle a good splash of olive oil over the crouton cubes and sprinkle with salt.

Heat a pan on high and add the croutons, managing the heat to avoid burning while making them crispy.

In a blender, add about half a cup of cashews, a tablespoon of mustard, and a couple of tablespoons of nutritional yeast.

Smash and peel garlic cloves and add them to the blender.

Add two shallots, peeled, to the blender.

Pour in about a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of maple syrup.

Add a splash of water to the blender and blend until smooth, adjusting water for desired thickness.

Check on the croutons to ensure they are not burning and are becoming crispy.

Once the dressing is done, combine it with the lettuce and croutons, tossing to coat evenly.

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