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Kale Cashew Caesar [Immersion Blender]

Good & Gather™ Signature Recipe We combine creamy cashews with some other traditional Caesar dressing ingredients to make a vegan version of the classic.
vegan kale caesar

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Dietary Interests: Diabetes Friendly , High Protein , Mediterranean , Vegan , Vegetarian

Allergens: Gluten , Nuts

Yield:

4 servings

Total Time:

35 Minutes 40 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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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 loaf (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. 

Chef's Notes

  • 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.