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Kale Cashew Caesar [Immersion Blender]

We combine creamy cashews with some other traditional Caesar dressing ingredients to make a vegan version of the classic.

  • Total Time35 Minutes 40 Seconds
  • Yield
    4 servings
  • DifficultyIntermediate
vegan kale caesar

Dietary Interests

Vegan, Vegetarian, High Protein, Mediterranean, Diabetes Friendly
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Vitamix

Ingredients

  • For the dressing:
  • ⅓ cup 80 ml water
  • ½ cup 70 g Good & Gather Unsalted Roasted Whole Cashews
  • 2 Tablespoons 15 g nutritional yeast
  • ½ lemon, peeled, zest & pith removed
  • 2 Tablespoons 30 g capers, drained, rinsed
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ cup 180 Good & Gather Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 Tablespoons 30 Good & Gather Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ 235 g ciabatta bread, cut into 1" cubes
  • ½ pound 227 g kale, stems removed, chopped into 1" pieces
  • ½ cup 120 g {Vegan Parmesan Cheese}

Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).  Rinse the kale well, drying thoroughly and placing into a large bowl. Set aside.
    2. For the dressing, Place ingredients in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.   Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.  
    3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 35-45 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved
    4. For the salad: Toss ciabatta bread cubes with the 2 Tablespoons olive oil, and place on a half sheet tray.  Place in preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.  Toss the kale with the Caesar dressing and let sit for 15 – 20 minutes to marry the flavors. Add bread cubes and vegan parmesan cheese, tossing to combine, serve immediately. 
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Nutrition

1 serving (195 g)
Calories 579
Total Fat 42g
Total Carbohydrate 40g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 3g
Protein 16g
Sodium 480g
Saturated Fat 6g

Chef's Note

  • The cashews in this recipe replace eggs and mayonnaise that are typically in a Caesar dressing, and the Vitamix does a great job of mimicking this texture by blending them down until they're creamy.
  • Capers and nutritional yeast add a nice briny and salted taste as a substitute for parmesan cheese.
  • Top each with a portion of cooked salmon, grilled chicken, or spring and summer-style grilled vegetables.
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