Name: Vegan Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup croutons; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked and drained; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp capers; 1 garlic clove; ¼ cup water; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This recipe, “Vegan Caesar Salad,” presents a plant-based take on the classic Caesar salad, traditionally made with romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy dressing containing anchovies, egg yolks, and garlic

Ingredients

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1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup croutons
¼ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup raw cashews, soaked and drained
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp capers
1 garlic clove
¼ cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Soak Cashews: If you haven’t already, soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes (or in cold water overnight). Drain them well before using. This step is crucial for a creamy dressing.
Make Dressing: In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic clove, water, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
Blend Dressing: Blend until completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Prepare Lettuce: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Toss Lettuce with Dressing: In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the cashew dressing until well coated.
Add Croutons: Add the croutons to the bowl and toss gently to combine.

Serve: Serve the salad immediately, optionally garnished with extra nutritional yeast, a crack of black pepper, or vegan Parmesan cheese