Vegan Caesar Salad with Sweet Potato Croutons and Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients:

• 1 Pouch of Top Seedz Sunflower Seeds
• 2 roasted sweet potatoes
• 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts 
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup hummus 
• 1 1/2 tsp your choice of  spicy mustard 
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp capers (chopped)
• 1-2 tsp caper juice
• 3-4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch of pepper 
• 1-2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp olive oil 

Directions:

Roasted Sweet Potato Croutons:

• Peel Sweet Potatoes
• Chop into 1/2 in squares
• Toss with olive oil, salt & pepper
• Spread on a baking tray 
• Cook for 10 min and flip 
• Cook for an additional 10 min 
• Turn oven on broil and watch till lightly browning 

Dressing:

• In a small mixing bowl, add hummus, spicy mustard, lemon zest + juice, minced capers, caper juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, maple syrup, and olive oil and stir to combine.
• Add a little water to thin until pourable and whisk until creamy and smooth
• Taste and add salt & pepper to flavor as needed. 
• Need more zest? Add extra lemon juice or lemon zest for vibrant citrus flavor. 
• Next, chop the romaine lettuce, parsley, and add shredded carrots.
• Pick your favorite serving platter and top with sweet potatoes and nutritional yeast. 
• Add dressing and toss, or serve on the side. 

Enjoy!

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