Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas is a light and healthy lunch or dinner option. Try this homemade vegan caesar salad dressing and roasted chickpeas for the ultimate crunch.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade caesar salad, kale caesar salad, roasted chickpeas, spicy roasted chickpeas, vegan caesar salad, vegan dinner recipe, vegan dressing, vegan lunch recipe, vegan salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Kelsey

Ingredients

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

15 ounce can chickpeas drained
1 tablespoon oil
Combo of seasonings sprinkled over the chickpeas smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder Season to taste

Vegan Caesar Salad

1/4 cup vegan mayo or you can use tahini if not vegan you can use regular mayo
1/2 lemon freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
4 capers smashed and a splash of caper juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large bunch kale

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. On a cookie sheet you are going to lay out your drained chickpeas. Drizzle the oil over the chickpeas and then sprinkle with all your favorite seasonings. I used a blend listed above.
Toss your chickpeas so they are coated in oil and seasoning and then roast in the oven for around 25 minutes or until they are crispy. Remove and set on a cooling rack.
For the salad dressing you are going to place your vegan mayo, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, smashed capers and the juice, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk it up in a bowl or use a salad dressing mixer.
Once smooth you will want to taste and adjust to your liking.
To assemble your vegan caesar salad you will remove the tough stems from the kale. Then rinse well and shake off excess water on leaves. Place in a bowl and make sure to rip up leaves or use a lettuce knife to chop.
Toss the leaves with dressing and then top with the roasted chickpeas.
Serve up your homemade kale caesar salad for lunch, dinner or a side dish.

Notes

You can store yur leftover dressing in the fridge for up to three days. Make sure to keep the kale, chickpeas, and dressing seperate until you assemble the salad for serving or it will wilt the kale.

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