Caesar vegan salad with homemade croûtons
The César salad is one of the most special and delicious salads, with a fresh and very appetizing taste that, in addition, is very easy to prepare.
Its origin is found in Tijuana, Mexico, specifically in a restaurant called Caesar's, run by an Italian family who, it is said, invented in the 20s a salad with the ingredients they had on hand in the restaurant.
This time, it is a Caesar salad made exclusively with ingredients of vegetable origin, so it is a version that does not contain cholesterol, trans fat, or lactose, only an exquisite flavor enhanced by an impressive vegetable Caesar sauce to which the homemade croûtons or croutons, have just given the essential final touch.
This salad is rich in complete proteins , fiber , phytosterols , tryptophan , isoflavones , carbohydrates , alliin , omega 3 , omega 6 and omega 9 , beta carotene , inulin , lecithin , flavonoids , vitamins C , E , K and group B ( B1 , B2 , B3 , B4 , B5 , B6 and B9 or folic acid ), calcium , copper , chromium , phosphorus , iron , lithium , magnesium , manganese , molybdenum , potassium , selenium , sodium , vanadium and zinc .
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- Step 1Season the seitan, cut into wide slices, with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a frying pan and, when hot, sear the seitan for 1 minute on each side. Once both sides are done, turn off the heat and set aside.
- Step 2Cut the bread crumb into cubes. Heat the frying oil and, when hot, fry the bread cubes until golden. Place the croutons in a colander or on a plate lined with absorbent paper and set aside.
- Step 3Wash the lettuce leaves, drain well and cut into strips 1 cm wide. Place them in a deep plate as the base of the salad.
- Step 4Cut the seitan into cubes and place it over the lettuce with the croutons. Add the Caesar dressing, distributing it evenly over the salad (a kitchen squeeze bottle can help), then sprinkle with cashew parmesan. Once plated, serve.