Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

A healthy and flavorful take on the classic Caesar salad, featuring roasted chickpeas for added crunch and protein.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.58/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer•❄️ Winter

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Salad

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Roasting

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1bunchKale(Chopped and massaged)

£1.10

1headRomaine Lettuce(Chopped)

£1.30

1canChickpeas(Drained and rinsed)

£0.65

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Divided)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonGarlic Powder

£0.05

0.3teaspoonPaprika

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.02

0.5cupVegan Caesar Dressing(Store-bought or homemade)

£1.25

0.3cupVegan Parmesan Cheese(Optional, for garnish)

£1.50

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

Total Cost

£6.31

£1.58 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a bowl, toss the drained and rinsed chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3.
Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy, stirring halfway through.
4.
While the chickpeas are roasting, wash and chop the kale. Massage the kale with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2-3 minutes to soften it.
5.
Chop the romaine lettuce and add it to the bowl with the massaged kale.
6.
Add the roasted chickpeas to the kale and lettuce mixture.
7.
Pour the vegan Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
8.
Garnish with vegan Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12 g

40% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a nuttier flavor, add toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds.

If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add a touch of maple syrup to your vegan Caesar dressing.

The roasted chickpeas can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

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Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

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