A vegetarian Caesar salad with a creamy dressing and a crunchy nut topping, perfect for a light summer meal.

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freshly ground
extra-virgin
grated, divided
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, and black pepper.
Drizzle in the olive oil, add the lemon juice, if using, and 0.5 cup of the grated Parmesan. Whisk to combine.
In a small skillet, dry-toast the nuts over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until they darken a few shades.
Chop the romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl.
Add the dressing to the lettuce and toss to coat.
Top with the toasted nuts and the remaining grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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