Embark on a culinary adventure with this exquisite Raw Vegan Caesar Salad, featuring a tantalizing blend of chicories and crunchy walnuts. Indulge in the crisp freshness of organic greens paired with a creamy, dairy-free Caesar dressing that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Whenever I prepare this salad, it transports me back to sunny afternoons spent in quaint cafes, savoring delightful meals amidst the bustling streets of vibrant cities. The combination of bitter chicories, nutty walnuts, and zesty Caesar dressing creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that never fails to impress.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups mixed chicories (such as radicchio, endive, and escarole), torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Mixing bowl
- Blender or food processor
- Salad tongs
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed chicories, chopped walnuts, and pumpkin seeds. Toss gently to combine.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the nutritional yeast, raw cashews, lemon juice, capers, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified and creamy.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the chicory mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Divide the salad into individual serving bowls and garnish with additional chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this raw vegan Caesar salad!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Raw Vegan Caesar Salad with Chicories and Walnuts
Embark on a culinary adventure with this exquisite Raw Vegan Caesar Salad, featuring a tantalizing blend of chicories and crunchy walnuts. Indulge in the crisp freshness of organic greens paired with a creamy, dairy-free Caesar dressing that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed chicories such as radicchio, endive, and escarole, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed chicories, chopped walnuts, and pumpkin seeds. Toss gently to combine.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the nutritional yeast, raw cashews, lemon juice, capers, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified and creamy.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the chicory mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Divide the salad into individual serving bowls and garnish with additional chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this raw vegan Caesar salad!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
