CAESAR DRESSING:

• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled & grated
• 2 tsp capers, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 Tbsp agave
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• salt & ground black pepper to taste

• 1 cup  all purpose flour seasoned with: ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder and  ½ tsp onion powder
•  ½ cup liquid vegan egg product seasoned with: 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 ½ cups seasoned vegan panko breadcrumbs
• avocado oil for shallow frying

1. Preparing the caesar dressing:  Add all the ingredients listed in the dressing to a measuring cup/container or jug and blend up with an immersion blender until creamy. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator until you are ready to prepare the salad.
2. Frying the plant-based chicken tenders. PREPARING THE BREADING STATION: Prepare three bowls or square takeout containers - 1 - place the seasoned flour, 2 - place the vegan liquid egg product and 3 - place the seasoned vegan panko breadcrumbs.
3. Place the plant-based chicken tenders into the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, then place into the vegan egg mixture, using your dry hand then place the plant-based chicken tenders into the panko breadcrumbs. Making sure at each step you are covering the front and back of the tenders completely. Place the breaded tenders on a clean plate and set aside until you are ready to shallow fry.
   
   
4. PAN/SHALLOW FRYING TENDERS: Place a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat, heat enough oil to shallow fry the plant-based chicken tenders about one inch high. When the oil is hot enough add the breaded tenders and fry both sides until golden brown. About 2-3 minutes each side, making sure you are using kitchen tongs to turn and flip the tenders over.  Remove tenders and place on a wire rack to keep them crispy or paper towels. 
5. ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: Using a large bowl or platter assemble the salad.  Toss the romaine with the delicious caesar dressing - I would add a little at a time, you don’t want to over dress the salad. Garnish with croutons, shredded plant-based parmesan cheese and lemon wedges/slices. Serve & Enjoy!!!