Single Serving Caesar Salad with Tempeh Croutons
The dressing is garlicky and lemony and creamy. And the “croutons” made of tempeh give a satisfying crunch while also adding protein and keeping carbs lower.
Ingredients
- 10 oz romaine chopped
- 1/2 c Soft or Silken Tofu blended
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp capers
- 2 tsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 tsp mustard dijon if available
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 package Tofurkey Maple Bacon Tempeh
- 1/4 sheet nori seaweed crumbled
Instructions
Croutons
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C
- Cut the tempeh strips into pieces about 3/4 inch long.
- On a baking sheet spritzed with cooking spray, lay the tempeh pieces not touching each other.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until crunchy.
Salad
- In a blender, blend the tofu, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, capers, nori, and mustard together.
- Add water as needed to get the desired dressing consistency. Dump into a large bowl.
- Using 2 forks, or a pair of tongs, pour the romaine lettuce in the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Top with warm tempeh croutons.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Single Serving Caesar Salad with Tempeh Croutons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Protein 36g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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