Restaurant Style Vegan Chicken Caesar salad for the win this week baby! before going vegan, this was often a salad that i ordered on the menu and let me tell you, it tastes SO much better vegan!
please welcome the newest recipe to the no sad salad series!
not only is the salad cruelty free but it honestly tastes better than what 99% of restaurants will serve you.

the dressing took me a few tries but now, it is so on point and closely resembles what you buy at the store or get at a restaurant.
no anchovies or capers involved either! you can always add capers, but i decided the dressing was better without them.
i added vegan breaded chicken slices to the salad (brand is daring) but you can use any kind of vegan meat alternative you want.
in fact, you don’t even have to add any! the salad is fantastic as is and makes a perfect appetizer or side dish.
i recommend serving Restaurant Style Vegan Chicken Caesar salad as a side dish to your main course and making it for the the ultimate summer dinner.


no Caesar salad is complete without some vegan parmesan cheese, so i highly recommend adding some!
good planet has a really good vegan parm and i buy that at sprouts. violife is another good choice and the taste is on point.
you could also get creative with the type of greens you use but for the classic recipe, i went with romaine, which happens to be my favorite.
instead of romaine, kale would be a fun option or you could do a combo of the two!
just make sure the kale is massaged in some avocado oil or EVOO beforehand to break down the fibers. that way, it’s nice and soft + easier to digest.

here’s everything you need to make Restaurant Style Vegan Chicken Caesar salad
romaine lettuce
plant based breaded chicken/ any meat alternative you want
vegan parm (pulsed mine in the food processor for a super fine texture)
vegan mayo
garlic cloves
lemon juice
white miso paste
mustard
onion powder
love a simple salad with really bold flavors because this is part of the no sad salad series after all!

if you love my Restaurant Style Vegan Chicken Caesar Salad, then try these other recipes from my blog!
Vegan Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad Pitas
Smashed Potato Kale Caesar Salad
Roasted Tofu Kale Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Nourishing Kale Salad with Cilantro Peanut Dressing
The Best Creamy Vegan Potato Salad
Easy Veggie Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing
Vegan Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Hearty Winter Potato and Lentil Salad
Vegan Greek Village Pasta Salad

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Restaurant Style Vegan Chicken Caesar salad
Recipe by MaryCourse: Snacks2
servings10
minutes2-5 servings depending on whether an entree or side salad + portion sizes
Ingredients
- 2 bags romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 2 cups plant based breaded chicken
- dressing
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp vegan mayo (used chosen)
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 grated garlic cloves
1 tbsp white miso paste
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp onion powder
Directions
- whisk the dressing ingredients in a bowl until a smooth consistency.
- add the romaine lettuce to a large bowl, pour 1/2 parmesan cheese on top and add the dressing.
- mix well until the lettuce is evenly coated. then, add the vegan chicken.
- store in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy!