Name: Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Herbed White Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 (Servings)
Ingredients: 2 large heads romaine lettuce; 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil ((avocado is best for grilling because of its high smoke point)); Pinch each sea salt and black pepper; Vegan parmesan cheese, for topping ((optional)); 1 15-ounce can white or butter beans ((rinsed and drained)); 1 clove minced garlic; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 1/4 tsp each sea salt + black pepper; 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped ((plus more for topping)); 1 cup raw cashews; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp each sea salt + black pepper ((plus more to taste)); 8-12 medium cloves fresh garlic ((chopped)); 4 tsp capers in brine; 2 tsp brine juice from capers; 6 Tbsp lemon juice ( (2 large lemons yield ~6 Tbsp or 90 ml)); 3-4 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chickpea (or soy) miso paste ((optional)); 1 tsp pure maple syrup ((or sub stevia to taste)); 1/2 cup hot water ((plus more to thin))