Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad
This Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad delivers all the bold Caesar flavors in just 15 minutes without any anchovies. Quick pan-fried chickpeas replace croutons for an extra protein boost in this satisfying vegetarian salad.
A quick 15-minute vegetarian Caesar salad topped with crispy pan-fried chickpeas instead of croutons.
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Ingredients
salad
cooking
dressing
seasoning
Instructions
Crisp the chickpeas
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dried chickpeas with garlic powder and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
Prep the lettuce
While chickpeas cook, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Dress the salad
Drizzle Caesar dressing over the romaine and toss well to coat every leaf evenly.
Top and serve
Transfer the hot crispy chickpeas onto the dressed romaine, scatter Parmesan shavings on top, and serve immediately.
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