Bursting with flavor and packed with nutrition – this kale cesar salad is so addicting!!!

One of my favorite things is a good cashew dressing – it can be made so many different ways.

For Cesar dressing:

• 1 cup raw cashews soaked in 1 cup water for at least 5 hours
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 whole lemon squeezed

Blend until smooth, adjusting flavors to your personal taste.

For the salad ingredients:

• Prepare 1.5 cup red lentil pasta
• Clean and chop 1.5 cup each Romain lettuce and kale
• 1/4 cup shaved purple onion
• 1.5 cups edamame shelled and prepared
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber (seeded)
• 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan

Mix all salad ingredients together. Toss in the dressing and coat thoroughly.

Plate and top with fresh black pepper. Enjoy to your hearts delight – it’s packed with protein (edamame and red lentil pasta pack a punch!) and a much healthier then the original version!!