Name: Vegan Caesar Salad
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups romaine lettuce; 1/3 cup croutons; 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds; 1 Lebanese cucumber sliced; 1/3 cup black olives; 1/2 cup Coconut “bacon” – can buy premade in a jar; 1 cup coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon tamari; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 garlic cloves; ½ lemon juiced; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; ¼ cup water; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup soft tofu; Salt to taste

Vegan Caesar Salad

Why We Love It: This salad has a great mixture of flavors and the creamy dressing makes it feel like a hearty dish!

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

For the Salad

4 cups romaine lettuce
1/3 cup croutons
1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1 Lebanese cucumber sliced
1/3 cup black olives
1/2 cup Coconut “bacon” – can buy premade in a jar
1 cup coconut flakes
1 tablespoon tamari
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons capers
2 garlic cloves
½ lemon juiced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
½ cup olive oil
½ cup soft tofu
Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

For the coconut bacon line a tray and bake in the oven at 300 degrees F for ten minutes, turning often so not to burn.
For the dressing, blend the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
For the salad mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss the dressing through right before serving.

Nutrition Notes:

Calories 416, Protein 7g, Total Fat 39.5g,Sat. Fat 7.5g, Total Carbohydrates 12.5g, Fiber 4.5g, Sugar 3.5g, 199% Vitamin A