Italian-American · easy · 15 min · serves 4
How to make caesar salad vegan
Short answer
Replace anchovies, egg yolk, parmesan with capers + caper brine + nori, vegan mayo or aquafaba, cashew-yeast crumb. The method is unchanged and takes about 15 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Anchovies
- Egg yolk
- Parmesan
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anchovies | Capers + caper brine + nori | Same salty depth |
| Egg yolk | Vegan mayo or aquafaba | Emulsifies the same way |
| Parmesan | Cashew-yeast crumb | Sprinkle generously |
Method
- 1Blend cashews, capers, garlic, Dijon, lemon and nutritional yeast with water.
- 2Adjust to a pourable dressing and season with black pepper.
- 3Toast sourdough cubes in olive oil and garlic until deeply golden.
- 4Toss crisp romaine with the dressing until every leaf is coated.
- 5Top with croutons and extra cashew-yeast crumb.
The one thing people get wrong
Caper brine is the single ingredient that replaces anchovy properly.
Frequently asked questions
- Can caesar salad be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace anchovies, egg yolk, parmesan with capers + caper brine + nori, vegan mayo or aquafaba, cashew-yeast crumb. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 15 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing caesar salad?
- Caper brine is the single ingredient that replaces anchovy properly.
- How long does vegan caesar salad take?
- About 15 minutes for 4 servings — a easy recipe.
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