This salad is the combo of crunchy and creamy. A healthy twist on your classic caesar dressing is high in omega 3s and protein. Option to serve as is, or add extra veggies or grilled chicken on top!
Vegan Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp capers minced or chopped (option to omit)
- 1 tsp dijon
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Spiced Crispy Chickpeas
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
Salad
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese I used Violife
Instructions
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt and cayenne in a bowl
- Spread chickpeas onto a parchment lined cookie sheet, and roast at 375 for 40 minutes or until crispy
- Combine dressing ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth
- Massage kale with dressing and top with chickpeas and parmesan
