Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Herbed White Beans

SALAD

• 2 large romaine lettuce heads
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil avocado is best for grilling because of its high smoke point, or olive oil
• Pinch sea salt
• Pinch black pepper
• vegan parmesan cheese optional, for topping

BEANS

• 1 ounce white bean rinsed and drained, or butter bean, canned
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp parsley plus more for topping, fresh, chopped

DRESSING

• 1 cup cashew nuts raw
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
• 8-12 medium garlic chopped, cloves fresh
• 4 tsp capers in brine
• 2 tsp caper brine
• 6 Tbsp lemon juice (2 large lemons yield ~6 Tbsp or 90 ml)
• 3-4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chickpea miso paste optional, or soy miso paste
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup (or sub stevia to taste)
• 1/2 cup water plus more to thin, hot