Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza (Vegan)

Homemade Caesar Dressing

• ½ cup raw cashews, (soaked in boiling hot water for 15 minutes and drained)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vegan parmesan
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons rinsed capers
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper, (plus more to taste)

For the Herbed Butter

• 2/3 cup vegan butter, (softened)
• 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper, (plus more to taste)
• Kosher salt, (to taste)

For the Pizza

• 1 pre-made vegan-friendly flatbread or pizza crust
• Herbed vegan butter, (recipe above)
• 1 beefsteak tomato, (thinly sliced)
• 1 ½ cup vegan mozzarella shreds
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 4 ounces vegan chick’n strips, cooked according to package directions and roughly chopped

For the Caesar Salad Topping

• 4 cups washed and chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup vegan bac’n bits
• ½ cup caesar dressing
• 1 cup vegan shredded parmesan
• 1 cup lemony breadcrumbs, (for garnish, optional)

1. 1

   To make the dressing, place the cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mayo, parmesan, Dijon, capers, salt and pepper, and ¾ cup of water in a high-powered blend and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. If you want a thinner consistency, add more water 2 tablespoons at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Set aside.

2. 2

   For the herbed butter, in a small bowl, mix softened vegan butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your pre-made flatbread or pizza crust.

4. 4

   Place the flatbread or pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread the herbed vegan butter evenly over the crust. Lay the slices of tomato in an even layer over the herbed butter. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the tomatoes. Last, add the red onions and chick’n pieces in an even layer.

5. 5

   Place the flatbread in the preheated oven and bake according to the instructions on the package, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melting.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce, chick’n pieces and bac’n bits with vegan Caesar dressing until evenly coated.

7. 7

   Once the flatbread is done baking, remove it from the oven. Top the hot flatbread with the prepared Caesar salad mixture. Sprinkle with the vegan parmesan cheese and croutons. Slice the flatbread pizza into desired portions and serve immediately. Enjoy!