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Chickpea Caesar Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 salads
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chickpeas
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp each: cumin, smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
Tahini Caesar Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • fresh squeezed lemon juice, to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
To Assemble
  • 1-2 heads romain lettuce, or greens of choice
  • extra Parmesan, for garnish
  • lemon slices, for garnish
  • optional toppings: grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak

Method
 

Crispy Chickpeas
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Rinse then dry chickpeas and pour onto a lined baking sheet. Mix evenly with oil and seasonings.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes.
Tahini Caesar Dressing
  1. Combine all ingredients in a jar or small bowl and combine until evenly mixed.
To assemble
  1. Wash, dry, then chop lettuce. Divide between two bowls.
  2. Mix with dressing and top with crispy chickpeas.
  3. Garnish with more cheese and a lemon slice if preferred.