Yes, you can make this salad several hours in advance. Make sure that you liberal squeeze lemon juice on the avocado to prevent browning. Keep the dressing separate and toss through the salad greens just before serving otherwise it will become soggy. The dressing can be made 1-2 days in advance and kept covered in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the salad.

Romaine Avocado Salad + Vegan Caesar Dressing

This Romaine Avocado Salad is quick, easy, and an ideal side to any dinner or use it as a base to create a main meal salad. Our vegan Caesar adds a beautiful creaminess with no dairy products so will also suit those who are lactose intolerant.

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A close-up of Romaine avocado salad with vegan caesar dressing on white platter with navy linen napkin.

A great salad that suits any occasion from weekday dinners to fancy dinner parties. Serve it as a side at your next barbecue or with your roast dinner or take it to a pot-puck. It can easily be transformed into a dinner salad by adding any protein you fancy.

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You Will Need

Labelled ingredients needed to make a Romain Avocado salad.

3 Easy Steps to Make this Salad

Step 1 – Prepare the Vegetables

Wash all the vegetables, then either pat the lettuce dry with a clean towel or spin dry in a salad spinner.

Romaine lettuce in a salad spinner being dried.

Cut off the lettuce core and remove any damaged outer leaves then shred.

SHREDDING WASHED LETTUCE ON A WOODEN CHOPPING BOARD WITH A KNIFE

Trim the tops and bottoms of the cucumber and cut into rounds.

Remove the pit from the avocado and then dice, add some lemon juice to prevent it from browning.

Step 2 – Blitz the Dressing

Add all the dressing ingredients to a small food processor or blender, season with some sea salt and cracked black pepper and blitz until well combined.

BLITZED VEGAN CAESAR SALAD INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER

Step 3 – Assemble the Salad

Place all the prepared ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Pour over the vegan Caesar dressing.

Season and toss until everything is well combined.

Serve and Enjoy!

Romaine avocado salad with vegan caesar dressing on white platter with navy linen napkin.

Serving Suggestions 🍽

A great side for barbecues as it pairs beautifully with grilled meats.

Pair with Grilled Protein:
- Serve the Romaine Avocado Salad alongside grilled vegan protein options like tofu and tempeh, and try it with grilled chicken, grilled pork chops or steak for a complete and satisfying meal.
Serve Alongside a Stew or Casserole:
- Great with a warming beef stew, spicy chicken casserole or a chickpea curry.
Wrap it Up:
- Transform this salad into a wrap by filling a whole-grain tortilla with your favourite protein, the salad mixture and a generous drizzle of Vegan Caesar Dressing.
Add Quinoa or Farro:
- Boost the salad’s protein content by adding cooked quinoa or farro.

How to Make It a Dinner Salad

Such a versatile little number to keep in your salad arsenal and add any protein that you have on hand.

Add some grilled chilli chicken fillets
Add some pulled pork
Add some bacon, a poached egg and shaved Parmesan for a Caesar
Add some garlic prawns
Add some smoked salmon or grilled salmon
Add some crispy fried tofu
Add some black bean and quinoa balls

Tips and Questions

Can I Use Iceberg Lettuce Instead of Romaine Lettuce?

Yes, you can substitute romaine lettuce with iceberg lettuce if desired. However, keep in mind that romaine lettuce has a slightly sweeter and crunchier texture which adds a nice contrast to the creaminess of avocado and dressing.

Can I Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can make this salad several hours in advance. Make sure that you liberal squeeze lemon juice on the avocado to prevent browning. Keep the dressing separate and toss through the salad greens just before serving otherwise it will become soggy.
The dressing can be made 1-2 days in advance and kept covered in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the salad.

How Long Does the Salad Stay Fresh?

Consume the salad immediately for the best texture and flavour.
If you need to store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge to eat the following day.

Can I Use a Store-Bought Vegan Caesar Dressing?

While store-bought options are available, making your own allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavour.