parmesan substitute
in salad.

Shaved or crumbled Parmesan gives Salad a sharp, salty accent that pairs with crisp greens. The substitute should hold its shape and deliver similar punch.

top substitutes

01

Romano

10.0best for salad
1:1

Qualitative substitution — adjust to taste

02

Feta

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Salty, sharp flavor; grate finely for salads

03

Nutritional Yeast

10.0best for salad
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Real cheese; not vegan but closest cheesy flavor

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04

Cotija

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Salty and crumbly, best dry sub

05

Fontina

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nutty semi-firm cheese; grates and melts well in pasta sauces, milder and creamier than parmesan

06

Mozzarella

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Low-moisture aged mozzarella grates finely; milder flavor so add extra salt or herbs

07

Gouda

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Aged gouda has nutty caramelized notes; grates coarsely as a parmesan-style topping

08

Goat Cheese

10.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Dry aged goat cheese adds tang; use less due to stronger flavor, crumbles well on salads

09

Provolone

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Aged sharp provolone grates similarly; tangy and salty but less granular on pasta

10

Cheddar

7.5
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Stronger flavor so use less; harder texture

11

Gruyere

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Nutty and sharp, harder texture

12

Miso

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Grate finely for umami in dressings/soups

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