Caesar-y Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Water
• 2 1/2 Ounces Unsalted cashews (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Mustard (I like Dijon or stoneground)
• 1 Tbsp Raisins
• 1 Medium clove garlic finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon granulated)
• 1 Tsp Dried Italian herbs
• 1 Large head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 Medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 Avocado, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 Cup Unsalted cashews or walnuts for garnish (optional; see Notes)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste