Indulge in the ultimate convenience with this effortless and speedy salad recipe, perfect for satisfying your green cravings in a flash. For those who, like myself, find themselves yearning for the classic flavors of a Caesar salad on a regular basis, this recipe offers a delightful twist while ensuring a nutritious boost of essential fats and proteins to your bowl of greens. Enjoy the simplicity and goodness of this dish, making each salad session a delightful and nourishing experience.
The star ingredient in this salad dressing is hemp hearts. Paired with the chickpeas and avocado, the hemp seeds boost the protein and fat content of this meal to keep you satiated and fuller for longer.
Hemp hearts lives up to their name by having some heart promoting benefits. It contains healthy fats including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Quick tip: Start by making the chickpea mix and let it simmer away while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.
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Sumptuous Chickpea Caesar Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cooking time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Chickpeas:
1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp aquafaba (liquid from canned or cooked chickpeas)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp paprika powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
1/4 cup hemp hearts
2 tbsp dijon mustard
Juice of a lemon
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (or water)
Celery salt (or regular salt) and pepper to taste
Salad:
1 big head of romaine lettuce, chopped (or 2 smaller ones)
1 bunch of curly kale, chopped
1 cup broken crackers (e.g., seedy rosemary Mary's crackers)
1/2 small red onion, sliced (or substitute with green onions)
Avocado slices (optional)
Sauerkraut (optional but highly recommended)
Instructions:
Prepare Chickpeas: In a small pot, combine the chickpeas, aquafaba, tomato paste, cumin powder, paprika powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat over low heat, allowing the mixture to simmer gently while stirring occasionally.
Make Dressing: In a small blender, combine the hemp hearts, dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, plant milk (or water), celery salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped curly kale, broken crackers, and sliced red onion. Add the prepared dressing and toss gently to coat the salad evenly.
Serve: Divide the dressed salad among serving plates. Top with the chickpea mix. *Optional avocado slices and a generous spoonful of sauerkraut.
Enjoy: Delight in the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in this delectable Chickpea Caesar Salad. Feel free to get creative and add your own twists with additional toppings or ingredients!
Elevate your salad game with this tantalizing Chickpea Caesar Salad, boasting a symphony of flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nourished and content.
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