We’ll cashew loving this dish! Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing is a delicious meal that can be made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, so... go nuts! Read on for more info on this great dish.

Cashews contain vitamins and minerals that are good for heart, blood, and eye health. Cashews and other nuts may be helpful in preventing type 2 diabetes.

Lemons are rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutritious plant compounds that support heart health, digestive health, and prevent kidney stones. Lemons also may improve symptoms of anemia and reduce the risk of cancer.

Flaxseeds are high in nutrients that may improve cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help control blood sugar levels.

Lettuce is full of nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber that can help prevent heart disease and inflammation.

Cucumbers are high in nutrients, plant compounds, and antioxidants that help to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Food produced locally is more nutritious. This is because food contains the most nutrients around the time it is harvested. The longer food spends traveling, the less nutrition it contains. Less time traveling also means less exposure to harmful chemicals and less production of greenhouse gasses. What a tasteful way to decrease our carbon footprint!

Find ingredients for Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing and more at Anderson’s Farm Market, The Local Food Market, or through a CSA share at Main Street Farms. Check out the healthy and delicious recipe for Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing below.

Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup water (or as needed)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic

Instructions

If you have a high-powdered blender you can skip straight to step 2. If you have a regular blender, you may want to soften the cashews first to ensure they blend smoothly. To do this add the cashews to a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until the cashews are very tender. Drain and rinse with cold water before using.
Add the cashews to your blender along with all the remaining ingredients and blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed. For a thicker dressing, use less water. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week. The dressing gets thicker as it cools, great for dipping! If needed you can always add more water to thin as desired.

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