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Vegan Caesar Salad

Naturopath Lauren Glucina
Vegan Caesar Salad with a creamy, tangy dressing and crispy chickpea croutons. Serves 2-4 depending on whether you enjoy as a main or a side.
4.34 from 9 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Mains, Salads
Cuisine Gluten free, Healthy, Italian, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 4 cups cos romaine lettuce (I also included a little baby kale)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 12 Sicilian green olives select olives in brine rather than oil

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup macadamia nuts
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon mustard Dijon
  • 1 g toasted nori
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chickpea croutons:

  • 1 tin chickpeas 400g
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder not onion salt!
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • Generous sprinkle of red chilli ground

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chickpea croutons: Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then rub dry in a clean tea towel. Toss them with the rest of the crouton ingredients to coat and bake at 175˚C (347˚F) for 15 minutes or until they start to pop, tossing frequently.
  • Prepare the dressing: Blend all ingredients on high till creamy.
  • Prepare the salad: Wash the greens and spin them dry, then cut the cos into 1 inch strips and the kale into smaller ribbons. Add to large bowl with the halved cherry tomatoes, then pour the dressing over and massage in with your hands.
  • Add toppings: Add sliced avocado, olives and cooked chickpea croutons, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You might like to add some good old garlic croutons in here – I prefer to use a gluten free bread, but my partner can’t go past sourdough. Just toss in olive oil and minced garlic, and bake till golden.
  • I used a blend of cos lettuce with a little baby kale.
  • Remember – the dryer your chickpeas are before baking, the crispier they will turn out!

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 246mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 23.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 7.4mg
Keyword Vegan Caesar Salad
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