Vegan Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad

This Vegan Caesar Salad recipe with roasted cabbage is a warm and comforting twist on the supper club classic. It’s good enough to eat with your hands!

I love Caesar salad. It’s one of my go-to orders when I’m out for lunch—especially at restaurants with meat-heavy menus (seems like everyone has a Caesar) and during the summer, when a cool and crisp romaine salad is just everything. Seeing as it’s November now, and I’m right at home in the comfort of my own (tofu-stocked) kitchen, I thought I’d winterize my favorite summer salad with the help of warm, roasted cabbage and a drizzle of creamy (cream-free) Caesar dressing.

I’ve tried a few different versions of vegan Caesar dressings over the years, but sadly, they always came out a little bit meh. I’m happy to report that with a splash of salty caper brine and silken tofu, I’ve found my match. This salad is so good that I found myself grabbing hold of a wedge bare-handed and digging in. (Like a Caesar taco, aka the best of both worlds.) Who needs utensils, anyway?

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Vegan Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

A vegan Caesar salad recipe with a twist! The supper-club classic gets an upgrade with warm, roasted cabbage and creamy, high-protein dressing made from silken tofu. 

Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: dairy-free, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: 2

Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Ingredients

Salad:

• 1 head green cabbage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• Salt and pepper
• ½ cup croutons
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts (optional)

Dressing:

• ½ cup silken tofu (such as Nasoya brand)
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon caper brine (the liquid from jarred capers)
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare the salad:

1. Preheat oven to 400º F and spread cabbage rounds in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet. Drizzle oil on cabbage and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet on the center rack of your oven and roast until tender and edges are browned, about 40-45 minutes.

Prepare the dressing:

1. In the meantime, combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. (If your tofu isn’t already a pourable liquid consistency, you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water.) Set aside.

Plate and serve:

1. Once ready, remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer cabbage to a serving platter or plate. Pour dressing on top and add croutons, capers, and hemp hearts (if using). 

Recipe Notes

Dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Mix well before using.