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roasted chickpea caesar salad

Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad

This plant-powered twist on the classic Caesar salad combines the hearty goodness of curly kale, crispy roasted chickpea croutons, and a rich, creamy Caesar dressing. This Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad is a wholesome, flavorful, and satisfying salad that's perfect as a main course or a hearty side. This recipe is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Croutons:

Creamy Caesar Dressing:

  • ¼ cup pine nut butter "NATURALVEGAN" for $10 off
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • black pepper to taste

Kale Salad:

  • 2 bunches curly kale
  • ¼ cup pine nuts "NATURALVEGAN" for $10 offf

Instructions
 

For the Chickpea Croutons:

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  • In a small bowl, toss the chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos and a pinch of sea salt.
  • Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown. Shake the pan every 15 minutes or so to ensure even cooking.

For the Creamy Caesar Dressing:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the pine nut butter, capers, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and black Pepper.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. You can adjust the consistency by adding water or a little olive oil if needed.

For the Kale Salad:

  • Wash and de-stem the curly kale. Tear it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place the kale in a large salad bowl and massage it with your hands for a few minutes until it becomes tender and dark green. I recommend adding a little olive oil to the kale when massaging. This will help you achieve the perfect soft texture.
  • In the same bowl, add the pine nuts and crispy chickpea croutons.
  • Drizzle the Creamy Caesar Dressing over the salad.
  • Toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword kale salad, vegan caesar salad, Wilderness Poets
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