Vegan Caesar Salad
Vegan Caesar salad dressing made with soaked blended cashews and avocado. No raw eggs means it's safe for pregnant women like me to eat, too! :) If you're not vegan nut just want an egg-free Caesar dressing, use this basic recipe and add anchovies for the classic Caesar dressing flavor.
Ingredients
| Romaine lettuce head | 1 | |
| Croutons | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Grated parmesan | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (optional) | |
| For dressing: | ||
| Cashews | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm) | |
| Lemon juice | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Ripe avocado | 1/4 | |
| Drained capers | 1 Teaspoon (1 | |
| Water | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Salt | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Fresh black pepper | To Taste |
Directions
GETTING READY:
1.Soak cashews in a water for 4-12 hours. Drain the water once done.
2.Wash, tear and refrigerate lettuce.
MAKING:
3.In a blender, blend together soaked cashews, garlic, lemon juice, avocado, capers, salt and pepper. Adjust quantity of water as per requirement.
4.In a large bowl, toss lettuce with prepared dressing. Garnish with croutons and parmesan (optional).
SERVING:
5.Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 113Calories from Fat 67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 508 mg21.17%
Total Carbohydrates 7 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 5 g10%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
