Living Caesar and Jumbo Croutons

By Demi

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 2 heads of Romaine Lettuce
• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup cashews (raw)
• 1/8 cup pine nuts (raw)
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium clove of garlic
• 1 teaspoon mild miso
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon kelp granules
• ground pepper
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon agave
• 1/4 cup water
• Croutons:
• 5 - 6 slices bread
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Salad:

Wash and chop lettuce and leave in collander to dry

Using a hand blender or blender, combine all ingredients (starting with 1/2 tsp agave) and puree until very smooth. Add additional water to thin dressing if desired. Taste test, adding additional agave if desired.