Crispy Chickpea Ceasar Salad

Crispy Chickpea Ceasar Salad

2fat
1starch
1vegetable

Dreaming of a vegan Caesar salad? With protein and healthy starch from chickpeas, this recipe has got you covered on all fronts.

icon2 cups
icon25 minutes
Salads
Diverticulosis
Diabetic Friendly
Dairy Free
PCOS Friendly
Vegan
Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 servings
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  • Chickpeas
    1 (15.5 ounce) can
  • Olive oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Pepper
    1 pinch
  • Garlic powder
    1 pinch
  • Red onion, chopped
    1 onion
  • Olive oil (for dressing)
    2 tablespoon
  • Lemon juice
    3 tablespoon
  • Tahini
    2 tablespoon
  • Dijon Mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic cloves
    2 clove
  • Nutritional yeast
    1 tablespoon
  • Salt
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Water
    3 tablespoon
  • Kale
    8 cup
Directions
  • 1
    For dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Tahini, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, water in a blender. Blend until combined. Store in fridge.
  • 2
    Drain and rinse chickpeas, add to bowl, toss with olive oil and seasonings.
  • 3
    Transfer to air-fryer, cook on 400 for 12-15 minutes or until desired crispness.
  • 4
    Wash and dry kale, remove stems, finely chop and add to large bowl.
  • 5
    Toss with red onion, chickpeas and top with dressing.