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Crispy Chickpea Caesar

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This crispy chickpea Caesar salad is packed with crunchy roasted chickpeas, homemade croutons, crisp romaine, and a creamy tangy dressing. It’s a satisfying and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 400g can chickpeas, drained (drained weight about 240g)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 80g bread (sourdough, focaccia, etc.)
  • 140g romaine lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp grated Italian hard cheese (e.g. parmesan or vegetarian alternative)
  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 anchovies, mashed
  • 25g parmesan, finely grated
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2–4 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
  2. Tear the bread into rough pieces and place on one half of a large baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  3. Pat the chickpeas dry with kitchen towel and place them on the other half of the tray. Drizzle with oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Bake in the oven until the croutons are crisp and golden, about 8-10 minutes. Continue roasting the chickpeas for about 20 minutes total, until crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, make the dressing by stirring together the Greek yoghurt, crushed garlic, mashed anchovies, parmesan, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a large bowl. Top with the crispy chickpeas and croutons.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  8. Finish with grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Drying the chickpeas well helps them become extra crispy.
  • Use vegetarian parmesan and omit anchovies for a vegetarian version.
  • The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and crunch.

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