Description
A creamy and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad using tahini for a rich, nutty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup water (more if needed for consistency)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons for topping
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, soy sauce, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
- Season the tahini dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the tahini dressing over the chopped romaine and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with croutons and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Tahini Caesar Salad!
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- This dressing can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Tahini Caesar Salad, Vegan Caesar Salad, Healthy Salad Recipes, Creamy Tahini Dressing