Caesar Salad

This Vegetarian Caesar Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic, featuring crispy romaine lettuce, a creamy homemade dressing, and crunchy chickpea croutons. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy your salad cravings.

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Chickpeas (cooked and drained) - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 30 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian) - 1 teaspoon
• Greek yogurt - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
3. Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until crispy.
4. While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Greek yogurt in a small bowl until smooth.
5. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.
6. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
7. Once the chickpeas are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.
8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, which aids digestion.
• Rich in vitamins A and C from the romaine lettuce and tomatoes.

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