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Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing & Tofu "Croutons"

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​In this healthy salad recipe, blended cashews and flaxseed take the place of oil in the dressing, while seasoned tofu works as a lower-carb crouton alternative. Cashews are packed with potassium and iron, but also have more carbs than many other nuts (they have 8 grams per ounce vs. 4 grams for walnuts).
​Ingredients

Dressing
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
  • 2 teaspoons flaxseed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt


Tofu "Croutons"
  • 1 (14 to 16 ounce) block extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup lemon juice 
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided


​​Salad
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (9 oz.)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese 
​Directions
  • Step 1: To prepare dressing: Place cashews in a small bowl and add enough hot water to cover. Soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Step 2: Drain the cashews and transfer to a blender, along with 3 Tbsp. water, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, flaxseed, mustard, anchovy paste, 1 tsp. Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, and salt; puree. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare tofu "croutons": Arrange tofu on a baking sheet between layers of paper towels. Top with another pan, place a heavy can on top and let drain for 15 minutes.
  • Step 4: Whisk lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add the tofu and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Transfer the tofu to a plate, discarding liquid.
  • Step 5: Heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook the tofu in two batches until golden and crisp on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
  • Step 6:To prepare salad: Combine romaine, cucumber, parsley, and scallions in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the tofu "croutons" and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 cups salad and 1/3 cup tofu "croutons"

Per Serving: 251 calories; protein 15.9g; carbohydrates 13.8g; dietary fiber 4.1g; sugars 3.1g; fat 15.9g; saturated fat 3.1g; cholesterol 6.5mg; vitamin a iu 5768.1IU; vitamin c 23.4mg; folate 104.2mcg; calcium 190.6mg; iron 3.8mg; magnesium 55.7mg; potassium 379.7mg; sodium 345.6mg.
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