Vegan Italian Salad with Creamy Dressing (Easy + Dairy-Free)

There’s something so effortlessly elegant about a good Italian salad. Crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, briny olives — it’s the kind of simple, satisfying combo that makes you feel like you're dining alfresco in a Tuscan courtyard.

This version is completely plant-based, tossed with a creamy Italian dressing that hits all the nostalgic notes without the dairy. It’s bright, a little tangy, a little peppery, and so delicious.

To Make this Delicious Salad:

• Romaine lettuce, chopped into crisp, refreshing bites

• Roma tomatoes, for that sweet, sun-kissed flavor

• Sliced pepperoncini, for a subtle, vinegary kick

• Black olives, perfectly salty and rich

• Sliced Cucumbers

• Sliced red onion

• Homemade croutons

• Roasted Red Bell Peppers

• And a dreamy, dairy-free creamy Italian dressing that pulls it all together

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  I love it for lunch with some chickpeas tossed in for extra protein or as a crowd-pleasing side when friends are over.

  Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing(whisked together in under 5 minutes)

  • ½ cup vegan mayo

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Salt + black pepper, to taste

  • Splash of filtered water to thin, if needed

  Whisk everything together until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust — maybe a touch more vinegar if you like it punchy or a pinch of sugar if you want to mellow it out.