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Lemon Tahini White Bean Caesar Salad - Easy homemade recipe

Lemon Tahini White Bean Caesar Salad

A creamy, protein-packed twist on classic Caesar salad featuring a luscious tahini dressing and hearty white beans. This plant-based version delivers all the bold flavors you crave.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup homemade croutons
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Step 2: Drain and rinse the cannellini beans, then pat them dry with paper towels and add to the bowl with lettuce.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth emulsion.
  5. Step 5: Add Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to the dressing, whisking until fully combined.
  6. Step 6: Pour the tahini dressing over the lettuce and beans, tossing everything together until well coated.
  7. Step 7: Top the salad with homemade croutons and pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp and the flavors are fresh.

Notes

For best results, make sure your lettuce is completely dry before adding dressing. The tahini dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.