Vegan Caesar Salad Recipe
Try this vegan Caesar salad recipe for a healthier version of a classic salad. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and tasty meal. Enjoy a satisfying and nutritious meal without compromising on taste!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Kale
Dressing
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 4 tsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Dijon Mustard
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- ¼ cup Tahini
- ¼ cup Cold Water
- 1 tsp capers and 1/2 tsp caper brine (Optional, see notes)
Chickpea "Croutons"
- ½ can Chickpeas 540 mL 19 fl oz
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
Dressing
- Add all dressing ingredients into a mason jar. Put on the lid and shake until ingredients are well combined. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency. Set aside in the fridge.
Croutons
- For the chickpea crutons cover the pan with a little olive oil and cook the chickpeas on medium heat until they are a little crispy and you hear a poppin. sound This should take approximalty 5 minutes on a medium heat.
- Once the chickpeas are cooked reduce heat and add, 1 tbsp garlic powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning. Mix them up and set aside.
Salad Prep
- Wash kale, remove the stems and chop into bite sized pieces. Massage the kale for a minute or two with a little olive oil or lemon juice to remove the bitterness. Add to a mixing bowl and pour on the dressing. Toss the salad and add in vegan bacon bits, top with your chickpea "croutons", sprinkle with vegan Parmesan, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
The chickpea croutons don’t keep that well in my opinion so always make those fresh. You can purchase a bag of pre-roasted crispy garlic chickpeas to save time.
Add 1 tsp of capers and 1/2 tsp of caper brine to give this salad more of a Caesar dressing flavour. Capers are a great vegan substitute for anchovy paste.
Vegan parmesan cheese tastes great on this recipe, however, nutritional yeast is a great healthy substitute!
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