chickpea caesar salad

A super quick and easy vegan caesar salad made with massaged kale and homemade vegan caesar sauce. It tastes fantastic and it's perfect for an easy and healthy lunch. Can be eaten fresh or prepared in advance. It's super tasty and similar to the real thing, you won't believe it!

Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

kale

27 wt. oz chickpea

olive oil

tbsp coriander

paprika

silken tofu

tbsp mustard

garlic powder

lemon juice

tbsp miso paste

tbsp agave syrup

yeast

tsp salt

tsp, ground peppercorn

Vegan kale caesar salad

Preheat the oven to

Pat the chickpeas dry

Pat the chickpeas dry with a kitchen towel. Place the chickpeas from a can on top of a baking sheet. Make sure they don't overlap.

Drizzle with 2 tbsp

Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Add paprika and coriander, salt and pepper to taste and mix with your hands until the chickpeas are covered in seasoning.

Bake in the centre

Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chickpeas become golden and crispy on the outside.

Make the vegan caesar

Make the vegan caesar dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until super smooth. Set aside.

While the chickpeas are

While the chickpeas are roasting, let's prepare the kale. Remove the green leave from the thick stalky stems.

Add kale to a

Add kale to a large bowl and add 2 tbsp olive oil and salt to taste. Using your hands, massage the kale for 3-4 minutes. Divide the massaged kale into bowls, ready for serving.

When the roasted chickpeas

When the roasted chickpeas are ready, add them to the bowls of kale. Add vegan caesar dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

How to make Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

The harissa in this Moroccan-inspired Caesar salad adds a smoky heat that works well with the creamy tanginess of the dressing. Spiced, crispy chickpeas provide a satisfying crouton-like crunch. This salad is great for a potluck or light lunch or served alongside grilled meats and roasted vegetables.

Harissa Caesar Salad With Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

15 oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

cornstarch

tsp cumin

tsp sweet paprika

½ tsp fine sea salt

sugar

mayonnaise

Parmesan

anchovy (minced, anchovy

Dijon mustard

Worcestershire sauce

¼ tsp each fine sea salt and black pepper

tbsp grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Dry chickpeas thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle cornstarch over chickpeas and toss until evenly coated. Drizzle oilve oil over chickpeas and toss to coat.

Spread chickpeas out on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 30 to 35 minutes. Shake pan to move chickpeas around halfway through for even browning.

Remove chickpeas from oven and transfer to medium bowl. Add cumin, paprika, salt and sugar and toss well until chickpeas are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Let chickpeas cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use or for up to 2 days.

Crispy Chickpeas

Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, harissa, anchovies, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and sugar in medium bowl and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or harissa if desired. Transfer to jar or other covered container and refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 3 days.

Harissa Caesar Dressing

Cut romaine hearts lengthwise in half or into quarters if using large ones. Transfer to large bowl, pour harissa dressing overtop and use tongs or your hands to gently coat the romaine leaves.

Transfer to large serving plate. scatter chickpeas overtop, sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

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