Vegetarian Recipes Tested from Kara's Kitchen

Caesar Salad with

Homemade Croutons

and Balsamic Dressing

Makes 6 servings. Prep. Time 20min.



½ cup olive oil, divided
3 large garlic cloves, crushed, divided

½ teaspoon coarse kosher sea salt

Bread, cut into cubes

1/3 cup soy parmesan cheese

¼ cup Braggs soy sauce or to taste

¼ cup soy mayonnaise

1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 very large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1 tablespoon capers

Preheat oven to 350 o. Whisk ¼ cup oil, 2 garlic cloves, and coarse salt in large bowl to blend. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Transfer croutons to baking sheet. Bake croutons until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.

Combine cheese, mayonnaise, capers, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, ¼ Braggs soy sauce, remaining ¼ cup oil, and one garlic clove in blender; puree until smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.

Place lettuce and croutons in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with any remaining dressing.

Note: Homemade mustard can be made by using soy mayonnaise and adding a pinch of turmeric at a time until taste and color of mustard!