Mama Z’s Trillion $ Caesar Salad (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 3 organic Romaine hearts
- 1 package organic butter lettuce
- 1-2 cups organic kale, de-stemmed OR 1-2 cups organic baby kale
- ¼-½ cup organic pea pods (optional)
- 1 organic Roma tomato, chopped. OR 1 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 organic sweet bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons organic hemp hearts/seeds
- Gluten-free croutons OR Homemade Croutons*
- ½ cup organic garbanzo beans OR chickpeas
- ¾ cup Mama Z’s Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Chop your lettuce and veggies into bite-size pieces, then place them in your largest salad bowl.
- Sprinkle the vegetables with hemp hearts, gluten-free croutons, and garbanzo beans. Add the dressing and gently toss to coat.
Notes
Variations
Variety is the spice of life! The base salad recipe is the “souped up” version. Here are a few different ideas to get you started. Within no time you’ll be coming up with your own salads! If you aren’t vegan, feel free to add pasture-raised organic eggs and organic and free range chicken breast.
Basic Caesar
This salad is perfect for picky eaters or those new to healthy eating. Those who aren’t used to eating lots of greens may find it easier to enjoy basic lettuce as opposed to kale or spinach.
This variation consists of 3 organic Romaine hearts, 1 package of organic butter lettuce, organic tomatoes, gluten-free croutons, organic bell peppers, and of course, my Caesar dressing.
Garden-Fresh
This version is popular with gardeners! It uses fresh produce found in many gardens..in fact, it’s a great way to use excess veggies.
To make this salad, mix organic spinach or kale, organic Romaine lettuce, organic cucumber, organic tomatoes, organic radishes, organic hemp hearts/seeds or organic sunflower seeds, and my famous Caesar dressing.
Mediterranean Delight
This is a tasty dish that really brings out the flavor of the dressing!
To create this recipe, mix organic butter lettuce, organic Romaine lettuce, organic kale, 1-2 teaspoons organic Mediterranean capers, organic Kalamata olives, organic hemp hearts/seeds, gluten-free croutons, and my Caesar dressing.