Hearts of Romaine and Grated Vegetable Salad with Mock Good for the Heart Caesar Dressing

Here's another recipe from Nancy Bodwell in Oregon. Most caesar dressings are full of oil and egg yolks (fat and cholesterol); this recipe uses neither and is full of healthy ingredients.

2 heads romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1/2 small red cabbage, core removed, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1/2 cup jicama, peeled and grated
1/4 cup daikon radish, peeled and grated
1/4 cup raw or toasted sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp. softened arame seaweed, softened and drained according to package instructions (optional)

Toss all the salad ingredients and add the Mock Caesar (recipe follows) and toss.

Mock Good for the Heart Caesar Dressing:

This is so YUMMY! No oil.

2 ripe avocados
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh lime juice or rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. ume plum vinegar
1-2 Tbsp. any fresh herb like basil, dill, parsley, pepper
1/4-1/2 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add water sparingly to desired consistency. Taste for salt and seasoning.