Vegan Caesar Salad
- Author: Hilah Johnson
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 4 1x
- Vegan Caesar Dressing:
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon drained capers (or 1–2 anchovy fillet if you aren’t vegetarian)
- 1/4 –1/2 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Salad:
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, if you like (not vegan, obviously)
- Make the dressing (allow several hours or make the day before): Soak cashews in about a cup of water for at least 4 hours and up to 12. Drain.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a blender jar or food processor. Drain the cashews before adding and discard the soaking liquid. Add 1/4 cup water and blend. Add more water if necessary to get a pourable consistency.
- Wash and tear Romaine. Refrigerate until cold and crisp.
- Toss with about 1/4 cup of dressing and garnish with croutons or Parmesan.