Vegan Caesar Salad with Hemp Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet peppers (Thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup raw hemp seeds (For the salad topping)
• 0.5 cup raw walnuts (Roughly chopped)
• 2 heads romaine lettuce (Chopped)
• salt and pepper (To taste; seasoning of choice may be used instead)
• 0.75 cup raw hemp seeds (For the Hemp Caesar Dressing)
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil (First, cold-pressed)
• 0.25 cup lemon juice (Use the combined amount)
• 1 tbsp miso (Optional; this ingredient is not raw, so omit it if preferred)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper (To taste, for the dressing)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the hemp seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, miso if using, mustard seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic, and salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.

2. 2

   Set the blended Hemp Caesar Dressing aside while you prepare the salad.

3. 3

   Place the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced sweet peppers, and walnuts in a large salad bowl.

4. 4

   Pour the hemp dressing over the salad and toss until the lettuce and vegetables are evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

The source does not specify quantities for the salad components; amounts shown are practical estimates for four servings. Miso may be omitted to keep the dressing raw. Use the dressing immediately, or refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days and stir before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• salad
• main
• vegan
• plant-based
• raw
• no-cook
• gluten-free
• dairy-free