Ranchy Romaine Salad
Makes 6 servings (2 cups salad each)

INGREDIENTS
18 ounce bag (3 hearts) of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1.5 cups grape tomatoes, halved

Nuts About Ranch Dressing
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup almost-boiling water
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon each sea salt & black pepper
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

DIRECTIONS

1. In food processor or blender, puree dressing ingredients (except chives) for 3-4 minutes, until creamy. For best results, drizzle water in gradually as food processor/blender is running.
2. Stir in chives.
3. Drizzle dressing* on chopped romaine and tomatoes.

* NOTE: Makes 1 cup of dressing. Store leftover dressing covered in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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Dressing Only:

Nutrition Facts Serv. size 1 Tablespoon (24g) Servings 16 Calories 46   Fat Cal. 32   *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount/Serving % DV* Amount/Serving %DV* Total Fat 4g 6% Total Carb. 3g 0%   Sat. Fat 1g 4%   Fiber 1g 0%   Trans Fats 0g     Sugars 0g   Cholest. 0mg 0% Protein 1g   Sodium 147mg 6%       Vitamin A 0% Vit. C 4% Calcium 0% Iron 4%