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Vegan Caesar Salad With Chickpeas

A delicious and creamy vegan take on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crunchy chickpeas and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked and drained
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup cashews soaked for 2 hours
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon capers drained
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup croutons optional

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, capers, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Prepare the Chickpeas
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread the cooked chickpeas on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, add the torn romaine lettuce and roasted chickpeas.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
  3. Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese and croutons if using.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding avocado slices or cherry tomatoes as additional toppings.

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