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Vegan Caesar Salad With Chickpeas

A refreshing and protein-packed twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crispy chickpeas and a creamy vegan dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup water to thin the dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Chickpeas
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
  3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until crispy.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, capers, minced garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Gradually add water until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Top with the roasted chickpeas and sprinkle with nutritional yeast.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or croutons for extra flavor and texture.

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