Y’all. This salad really does taste like Caesar salad! Inspiration for this dressing definitely came from forksoverknives.com, so definitely check them out! I have also gotten multiple accolades for the croutons, and they’re so simple to make! I’ve served this salad at a couple dinner parties, and it works great alongside Italian food, especially with red sauce dishes. Let me know what y’all think!
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1-2 Tbsp. cashew butter
- ½ tsp. red or white wine vinegar (red adds a nice sweetness)
- ½ lemon, squeezed
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. pepper
Salad
- 1 head kale or any lettuce, chopped
- 1 pinch sea salt (if using kale)
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup barley or quinoa, cooked
- 2-3 slices bread, cubed
Pignolia Cheese
- 1 cup pignolias (pine nuts) or any nut of your fancy
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. thyme (optional)
Method
Salad
- For the croutons, preheat oven to 350°F
- Place bread on parchment-lined baking sheet
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes (or until they’re golden brown and perfect)
- For the cheese, combine all ingredients in a blender
- Pulse until the mixture looks like crumbs
- If using kale, massage kale in a bowl with some sea salt until the leaves are slightly wilted and turn a vibrant green
- In a salad bowl, mix together the greens, onion, grains, and dressing until all are well-incorporated
- Enjoy!
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