For The Quinoa & Brussels Sprouts For The Spicy Caesar Dressing For The Assembly

1. Preheat oven to 220°C
2. Start cooking the quinoa. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and then simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and the little tails on the quinoa have popped out, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. While quinoa is cooking, start the Brussels sprouts. Place the brussels sprouts on a baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the Brussels sprouts and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat. Spread the Brussels sprouts out into a single layer, all with the flat edge facing down.
4. Roast the Brussels sprouts for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside and tender. Set aside when done.
5. While Brussels sprouts are roasting, make the dressing. In an upright blender, combine the cashews, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, water, salt, and pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute, and set aside.
6. Assemble the salad. In a large, wide serving bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted Brussels sprouts, and cooked lentils. Give that a quick toss. Top this with big drizzles of the spicy caesar dressing. Then, finish with the pickled red onions, sun dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and herbs (if using). Top with freshly cracked black pepper and serve!