With the distinctive flavor of a traditional Caesar salad, but with no cholesterol. Time: 15 minutes • Makes 4 servings (1 cup of dressing)

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup cashews
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 1⁄2 tsp miso paste
• 3 tbsp wakame flakes
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Preparation:

Blend all ingredients together.

Salad Ingredients:

• 3–4 whole romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-sized pieces
• flax crackers, brockern up (optional)
• 1⁄2 ounce dulse strips, cut into small pieces
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Toss the lettuce with several spoonfuls of dressing in a large bowl (use as much dressing as desired).
2. Place dressed greens on a plate along with a couple of pieces of Red Onion Flatbread or flax crackers and sprinkle with a few dulse strips.
3. Generously adorn with some freshly cracked pepper.

Brendan Brazier is a former professional Ironman triathlete, a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion, the creator of an award-winning line of whole food nutritional products called VEGA, and the bestselling author of Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Health and Performance in Sports and Life. He is also the developer of the acclaimed ZoN Thrive Fitness program.Brendan’s most recent book (September, 2011) is called Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. To learn about Brendan’s favorite nutritional, fitness, and eco products, you may “follow” him on Open Sky.

New Caesar Salad Image Source: Kate Veltkamp