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Vegan Caesar Salad with Chickpeas

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Enjoy a fresh twist on the classic dish with our Vegan Caesar Salad with Chickpeas—tasty, nutritious, and quick to prepare! Try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas (see instructions below)
  • ½ cup vegan croutons (optional)
  • 2 tbsp vegan parmesan (optional)
  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours or boiled for 10 minutes) or ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ½ cup water (or more for desired consistency)
  • 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain, rinse, and dry canned chickpeas. Toss them on a baking sheet with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Roast for 30 minutes until crispy.
  2. For the dressing, blend soaked cashews (or tahini), nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, water, and optional Worcestershire sauce in a food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water as needed.
  3. In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently to combine. Add optional croutons and vegan parmesan if desired.

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