Avocado Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad

Loaded with silky avocado, sharp Parmesan, and crispy chickpeas and croutons, this chickpea caesar salad is a delicious twist on the classic and goes well with so many meals!

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Loaded with silky avocado, sharp Parmesan, and crispy chickpeas and croutons, this chickpea caesar salad is a delicious twist on the classic and goes well with so many meals!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 447kcal

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 medium clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

2 cups bread cubes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 medium avocados, pitted and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup capers

Instructions

Caesar Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Salad

Preheat oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, toss bread cubes, chickpeas, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
Arrange bread cubes and chickpeas in a single layer on sheet pan. Bake at 400F 15-20 minutes until bread and chickpeas are golden brown and crispy.
In a large serving bowl, combine romaine lettuce, avocado, Parmesan, capers, chickpeas, and croutons. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to evenly coat. Serve salad immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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