Vegan Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4

Step 2

Drain the chickpeas and tip onto a baking tray

Step 3

Drizzle over the oil, paprika and garlic powder. Add a little salt. Mix them all around well so all the chickpeas are covered in the oil & seasoning.

Step 4

Bake for 20 mins, then stir and put back in the oven. Bake for a further 15 mins or until crispy. Depending on the day & your oven you might need to bake longer. Keep stirring until the chickpeas are crispy but avoid burning them.

Step 5

In a jar with a lid, mix together all the ingredients and shake well.

Step 6

Add a little water and mix- add more if needed so the dressing is creamy, yet pourable.

Step 7

Taste the dressing. Add more salt, lemon juice or maple syrup to balance the flavours as needed

Step 8

Brush a griddle or fry pan with a tiny bit of oil. Griddle or fry the tofu on each side

Step 9

Tear the lettuce. Then on a nice plate arrange the lettuce & tofu. Sprinkle with herbs. Drizzle over the dressing and toss some chickpea 'croutons' over.

Step 10

Serve with extra dressing on the side.