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a white plate with vegan caesar salad with croutons, chickpeas, and shaved vegan parmesan cheese on a white table

Vegan Caesar Salad

Kristina Todini, RDN
Vegan Caesar Salad, a plant-based twist on traditional Caesar salads made with vegan Caesar dressing, plant-based Parmesan cheese, and crispy chickpeas for protein, fiber, and flavor.
5 stars (2 ratings)
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dishes, Salads + Side Dishes
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Roast chickpeas: Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (about 200 degrees Celsius). Add 1 can chickpeas to a sheet pan, drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 pinch salt and pepper. Then cook until chickpeas are crispy, about 15 minutes, stirring to brown all sides. When done, remove from oven and let cool.
  • Prep and cut romaine lettuce: Remove leaves from 1 head romaine lettuce and then wash and remove excess water by using a salad spinner or laying flat to dry. Then stack the leaves and cut into 1 inch thick strips, removing any hard white stems.
  • Toss salad: Add sliced romaine to a large bowl and add 4 fluid ounces vegan caesar dressing, tossing to coat the lettuce in the dressing. Then transfer salad to a plate and garnish with roasted chickpeas, 2 cups croutons, and ½ cup shaved vegan parmesan cheese.

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Notes

Prep ahead: This salad is best made fresh, but you can store for 1-2 days before serving. Make the roasted chickpeas ahead of time to cut down on prep.
Leftovers and storage: Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is calculated for all ingredients listed. This recipe is plant-based and can be gluten if you use gluten free croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 13641IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
Keyword vegan caesar salad
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