Avocado Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad (No Croutons)

Loaded with silky avocado, sharp Parmesan, and crispy chickpeas and croutons, this chickpea caesar salad is a delicious twist on the classic and goes well with so many meals!

Ingredients:

Caesar Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon
1 medium clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
2 cups bread cubes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 medium avocados, pitted and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup capers

Preparation:

Caesar Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Salad
Preheat oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, toss bread cubes, chickpeas, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
Arrange bread cubes and chickpeas in a single layer on sheet pan. Bake at 400F 15-20 minutes until bread and chickpeas are golden brown and crispy.
In a large serving bowl, combine romaine lettuce, avocado, Parmesan, capers, chickpeas, and croutons. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to evenly coat. Serve salad immediately and enjoy!

Recipetypes

  • Lunch

Nutritionstyles

  • Keto

Temperatures

  • Room Temperature