Vegan Caesar Salad
Indulge in this delightful Vegan Caesar Salad! The dressing, crafted from raw cashews, offers a wonderfully creamy texture, complemented by the zesty brightness of lemon juice, the tang of Dijon mustard, aromatic garlic, and the unique flavor of capers.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 2 radishes
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges
- ¼ cup microgreens
- Pinches of red pepper flakes
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons capers
- ½ cup water
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 heads romaine lettuce
- Extra-virgin olive oil spray
- ½ garlic clove
Instructions
- 1
Begin by setting your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Take the garlic clove and rub its cut edge onto the slices of bread before cutting the bread into small cubes.
- 3
Lightly coat the bread cubes with olive oil and place them in the oven to bake until they achieve a crispy texture, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Prepare the dressing: In a powerful blender, combine the cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, capers, water, and several cracks of black pepper. Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- 5
Heat a grill or grill pan to a high temperature.
- 6
Halve the romaine heads lengthwise, then drizzle them with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 7
Place the romaine on the grill with the cut sides facing down and cook until you see char marks, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully turn the romaine over and grill for an additional 2 minutes.
- 8
Create the salad by layering the grilled romaine and drizzling with the prepared dressing.
- 9
Garnish with sliced radishes, chopped chives, capers, and the baked croutons.
- 10
Finish by adding hemp seeds, microgreens, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- 11
Serve the salad alongside lemon wedges and any leftover dressing for drizzling.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- *Omit for low-carb and whole30.
- Dressing only for 6 servings. Freestyle Points: 3, Points +: 2, Smart Points: 2, MyWw: 269 calories, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1.0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 70mg, Carbohydrates: 4.5g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g, Protein: 2g
- For the dressing only: https://cmx.weightwatchers.com/details/MEMBERRECIPE:5cf8579598c7480238979d6f