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Romaine Avocado Salad + Vegan Caesar Dressing

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 4 Filed Under: Green Salad Recipes, Low Carb Salads, Quick Salad Recipes, Salad Index, Salad Recipes By Ingredient, Salads by Diet, Salads for Autumn, Vegan Salads, Vegetarian Salads

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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.

In This Post:
  1. You Will Need
  2. 3 Easy Steps to Make this Salad
  3.  Serving Suggestions  🍽
  4. How to Make It a Dinner Salad
  5. Tips and Questions
  6. Other Dressings to Try
  7. Recipe Card

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.

SLICING CUCUMBERS INTO ROUNDS

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

CUTTING AVOCADO INTO CHUNKS

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.

  1. 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.
  2. Serve Alongside a Stew or Casserole:
    • Great with a warming beef stew, spicy chicken casserole or a chickpea curry.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Other Dressings to Try

As this salad is made up of a few basic ingredients it lends itself beautifully to, other dressings try it with a balsamic glaze or with our:

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Recipe Card

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

Romaine Avocado Salad with 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. While our vegan Caesar adds a beautiful creaminess with no dairy products so will also suit those who are lactose intolerant.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, Easy, keto, lowcarb, vegan
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Equipment
  • Salad Spinner
  • Small Food Processor or High-Speed / Bullet Blender
Ingredients
For the salad
  • ½ head Romaine/Cos lettuce (approximately 350 grams)
  • 2 large avocados (approximately 500 grams)
  • 2 medium Lebanese or Persian cucumbers (approximately 240 grams)
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • ⅓ cup coconut yogurt
  • 3 tbsps lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsps olive oil (for oil-free replace with tahini)
  • 1 tablespoon baby capers
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Wash all the vegetables and pat dry with a clean towel.
  • Cut off the lettuce core and remove any damaged outer leaves then shred.
  • Trim the tops and bottoms of the cucumber and cut into rounds.
  • Remove the seed from the avocado and then dice, add some lemon juice to prevent it from browning.
  • 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.
  • Place everything in a mixing bowl, pour over the dressing, season and toss well to combine.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6992IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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  1. tonyalee says

    June 26, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    WOW this looks delish! I will have to try this 🙂

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  2. Anastasia says

    June 19, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Ahh yes what’s not to love about avocados!! ❤️?

    Reply
  3. Heather Ritchie says

    June 19, 2020 at 1:11 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for making this really easy to follow. It looks amazing and I love romaine and avocado. I'm going to check out the chili chicken fillet recipe too because I think it would make a great addition to this salad.

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    • Anastasia says

      June 19, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Heather, it is one of my favourite combinations as well. Let me know how you go!

      Reply
  4. Rachael says

    June 18, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Worcestershire sauce in a salad dressing? That definitely has me intrigued! I am definitely going to try this - perhaps with a little chicken and maybe some sweetcorn too. (PS Love your site look too!)

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    • Anastasia says

      June 19, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Rachael, you will be pleasantly surprised I am sure! It really lifts the dressing ?

      Reply
  5. amelia says

    June 18, 2020 at 11:41 am

    this looks so yummy!

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    • Anastasia says

      June 19, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      It was divine! ?

      Reply

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