Mushroom caesar salad

Mushroom caesar salad

This is a wonderful vegan mushroom caesar salad and a great way to turn a whole bunch of mushrooms into a fresh delicious caesar salad. Mushrooms are another great super food, filled with Vitamin D, B and selenium which helps the body create antioxidants.

Thinly sliced and marinated in the dressing the mushrooms add savory umami flavor that pairs perfectly in this caesar salad. These are even great on their own and if you’re not careful they may disappear before they make it into your salad. For a Vegetarian Mushroom Caesar Salad, this is also great with freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top for a little more umami flavor.

Mushroom Caesar Salad with chopped romaine and sliced marinated mushrooms in a bowl.
Print

Mushroom Caesar Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vegetable seasoning like Spike, or Trader Joe's Umami Mushroom power mix
  • 1 tsp salt (unless the vegetable seasoning is salty)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 10-12 mushrooms)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 tbsp brewers yeast
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, grated (for vegetarian version)

Instructions

  1. Add the oil, vinegar and spices to the bowl and mix.

  2. Slice the mushrooms and add to the bowl with the oil and vinegar seasoning. Stir the mushrooms in the mixture until evenly coated and set aside for 5 min stirring occasionally.

  3. Chop the romain lettuce and add to the bowl. Stir to combine.

  4. Add brewers yeast and toss the salad to combine and serve.

  5. For a vegetarian version feel free to top the salad with freshly grated parmesan cheese.