Vegan Caesar Salad

Enjoy warm, garlicky croutons with cool, crunchy lettuce, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. Top with a few slices of blackened tofu for a complete meal.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Medium

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups day-old French bread, cubed, without crusts
  • 1 Tbsp. vegan margarine
  • 1⁄3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 clove garlic, crushed, divided
  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1⁄2 tsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1⁄2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1⁄2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1⁄4 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp. capers
  • 1⁄4 cup silken tofu
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 6 Tbs. grated vegan Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Place bread cubes in a bowl. Place margarine, 1 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 clove crushed garlic in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low until garlic is lightly browned. Add margarine mixture to bread cubes and quickly toss to coat. Place coated bread cubes on baking sheet and sprinkle with 1⁄4 teaspoon salt.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until croutons are golden brown.
  • In a blender, combine Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, remaining 2 cloves crushed garlic, remaining 1⁄4 tsp. salt, pepper, capers, and tofu. Blend until smooth. Continue to blend while drizzling in remaining 1⁄3 cup olive oil until combined.
  • In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with dressing. Add warm croutons and toss to combine.
  • Serve on chilled plates with vegan parmesan and additional cracked pepper, if desired.