Caesar Salad (9) Recipe

• 3 slc whole wheat or possibly French bread, up to 4 trimmed and cubed (about 1 1/2 c.) Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1/2 tsp dry rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dry marjoram
• 1/2 tsp garlic pwdr
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp. blanched and grnd almonds
• 3 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil, (optional)
• 1 lrg head romaine lettuce torn into large pcs

1. 6 SERVINGS VEGAN
2. This new take on Caesar salad has no animal products and less fat and fewer calories than the traditional version.
3. Nutritional yeast and grnd almonds substitute nicely for the flavor and texture of Parmesan cheese.
4. Croutons: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
5. Lightly coat bread slices with vegetable oil cooking spray.
6. In small bowl, mix remaining crouton ingredients.
7. Add in bread; toss to coat.
8. Spread in a single layer on baking sheet.
9. Bake till croutons are dry and lightly toasted, 10 to 15 min.
10. Remove from oven and set aside.
11. Meanwhile, in food processor or possibly blender, combine almonds, garlic, mustard, yeast flakes, soy sauce, lemon juice, water and oil if you like; process till smooth and well blended.
12. To serve, toss together lettuce and croutons.
13. Add in dressing and toss to coat.
14. Serve right away.

whole wheat, rosemary, marjoram, garlic, salt, almonds, garlic, mustard, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/caesar-salad-9-97081 (may not work)