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Chickpea Caesar Salad

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

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

Instructions
 

Crispy Chickpeas

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse then dry chickpeas and pour onto a lined baking sheet. Mix evenly with oil and seasonings.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.

Tahini Caesar Dressing

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar or small bowl and combine until evenly mixed.

To assemble

  • Wash, dry, then chop lettuce. Divide between two bowls.
  • Mix with dressing and top with crispy chickpeas.
  • Garnish with more cheese and a lemon slice if preferred.