Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and seed removed
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• Gluten-free croutons, if desired

1. To make the Caesar avocado dressing, in a food processor or blender, combine avocado, garlic cloves, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a smooth purée forms. Drizzle in the olive oil while running the food processor until an emulsified dressing forms. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. To assemble the salad, toss together chopped romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes. Add in gluten-free croutons, if desired. Drizzle desired amount of avocado Caesar dressing on top of the salad and toss to coat all ingredients.