Caesar Salad Dressing

Taken from Vol. 5 of the Healthy Home Cookin' Cookbook Series.

Adjust garlic to taste. 

• DRESSING (for two salads)

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp Italian Herbs
3 to 4 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh best
2 to 4 cloves garlic
2 to 4 Tbsp Zesty Sprinkles

• SALAD

1 head Romaine lettuce
2 cups croutons, see tips

Blend cashews and water until smooth.  Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well mixed.  Break lettuce into large bowl, pour over 1/2 of the dressing and add croutons.  Serve.  Store remaining half of dressing in fridge for up to 5 days.

Serves 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes (not incl. Zesty Sprinkles)

Nutrition (per serving): 102.3 calories; 5.0g total fat; 0mg cholesterol; 214.0mg sodium; 294.5mg potassium; 12.2g carbs; 2.6g fiber; 1.9g sugar; 3.9g protein.

Tips ‘n’ Techniques

Croutons are simple to make.  Take bread and sprinkle with olive oil and herbs, cube and dry in oven at about 250°F for 15 to 30 minutes. 

For more salad dressing and salad recipes check out our Vol. 5 - Breakfast, Brunch, Soup & Salad Cookbook.

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