This delicious vegan twist on the classic Caesar salad uses miso paste and cashews to create a creamy, flavorful dressing that’s both satisfying and good for your gut health.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 60g cashews
- 120g crusty bread (like ciabatta)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 120ml unsweetened plant-based milk
- 2 sweet gem lettuces, chopped
- 3 tbsp capers
For the cashew parmesan:
- 60g cashews
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Method
- Prepare the cashews and croutons:
- Soak cashews in hot water for 10 minutes
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan / 400°F fan
- Cut bread into small pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Bake croutons for 12-14 minutes until golden
- Make the dressing:
- Blend drained cashews with miso paste, lemon juice, milk, pepper, and olive oil
- Prepare cashew parmesan:
- Process cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor
- Assemble the salad:
- Mix chopped lettuce and capers in a large bowl
- Add most of the dressing and cashew parmesan
- Gently stir in croutons
- Top with remaining dressing and parmesan
This Gut-Friendly Vegan Miso Caesar Salad is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. The creamy cashew-based dressing, enhanced with probiotic-rich miso, not only tastes amazing but also supports your gut health. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe – it’s a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished!