Description
Looking for a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner? This gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs is the perfect choice! Crisp romaine lettuce topped with toasty, crunchy breadcrumbs and a tangy, savory homemade caesar dressing, this salad is the perfect way to add some excitement to your weekly meal plan in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
Toasted Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Grilled Romaine
- 2 small-medium heads of romaine lettuce, whole
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender, preferably a small blender and blend until smooth. You could alternatively use a bowl and immersion blender. Add water to thin if desired and more salt & pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and ½ tablespoon olive oil together in a small bowl and toss to combine, coating the bread crumbs in the oil. Place the breadcrumbs in the skillet and saute until they start to crisp, tossing frequently to avoid burning them. Once they are golden brown, place back into the bowl and set aside.
Next, heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Cut each head of romaine lettuce in half, wash, shake dry and then place the halves onto the griddle. Grill until they start to turn golden, then flip and grill the other side. Alternatively you can do this on a grill if you have one!
Place the romaine lettuce onto plates, drizzle with caesar dressing and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Serve warm.
Notes
* Don't forget to wash your lettuce first!
** Store any leftover caesar dressing in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
*** Store any leftover breadcrumbs in an airtight container in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: American