05/17/2023
Looking for ways to cook up a meal with your fresh produce? Look no further than this Grilled Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons (trust us on this one)! Swipe through the carousel or read on for the recipe:
For the Salad
1 can chickpeas, drained (about 1.5 cups cooked)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided in half
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided in half
2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1-2 tablespoons Caesar Dressing
For the Caesar dressing (Makes 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 anchovies
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, divided
Make dressing by blending together the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. With the blender still running, add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place chickpeas on a towel and pat dry removing as much liquid as possible. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, chili powder, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread chickpeas in a single layer on the pan. Bake for 30-45 minutes until crispy. Shake the pan every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. (Pro tip: leftover chickpeas make a great snack, so consider doubling the recipe!) Slice off the root tip of the lettuce, leaving all leaves attached then slice the heart in half lengthwise. Rub olive oil on the cut side and season with remaining salt and pepper. Grill cut side down for 1-2 minutes or until leaves just begin to char.
Place romaine hearts on the plate, cut side up, drizzle with the Caesar dressing, and top with Parmesan cheese and crispy chickpeas.
By the way, you can get this recipe and more at the link below!
https://hamilton.cafebonappetit.com/lets-cook-make-a-meal-of-grilled-summer-produce/