Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Herbed White Beans

Ingredients

The salad

• 2 large heads romaine lettuce
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• a pinch sea salt
• a pinch black pepper
• Vegan parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

The beans

• 1 15-ounce can white or butter beans
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for topping)

The dressing

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 8-12 medium cloves fresh garlic, chopped
• 4 tsp capers in brine
• 2 tsp brine juice from capers
• 6 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3-4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chickpea or soy miso paste (optional)
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• ½ cup hot water

Instructions

Nutrition Facts (estimated)