Description
This Vegan Caesar Salad is delicious! The Caesar Salad dressing is made with raw cashews to make it creamy along with lemon juice, Dijon, garlic and capers.
Yield: 6servings | Serving Size: 1wedge
Ingredients
2sliceswhole-grain bread, or gluten-free bread, 2 oz total*
½garlic clove
Extra-virgin olive oil spray
3heads romaine lettuce
2radishes, sliced paper-thin
2tablespoonschopped chives
2teaspoonscapers, drained
2tablespoonshemp seeds
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
¼cupmicrogreens, optional
Pinchesof red pepper flakes, optional
For the Vegan Caesar Dressing
½cupraw cashews
1garlic clove
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
2teaspoonscapers, drained
½cupwater
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Rub the bread slices with the cut side of the garlic clove and slice the bread into cubes.
- Spritz the bread cubes with olive oil and bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Make the dressing: In a high-speed blender, place the cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, capers, water, and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend until creamy.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high.
- Slice the romaine heads in half lengthwise, then drizzle with a bit of olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper.
- Grill the romaine, cut-side down, until char marks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip the romaine and grill for 2 minutes more.
Assemble the salads with the grilled romaine and a drizzle of the dressing.
Top with the radishes, chives, capers, and croutons.
Sprinkle with the hemp seeds, microgreens, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Serve with the lemon wedges and the remaining dressing on the side.
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Notes
*Omit for low-carb and whole30.
Dressing only for 6 servings. Freestyle Points: 3, Points +: 2, Smart Points: 2, MyWw: 2
69 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
Nutrition
Serving: 1wedge, Calories: 123kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 10mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 2g
