Vegetarian Caesar Salad

Who doesn’t like a good old Caesar salad? Oh that’s right, non-meat eaters! Well well, vegetarian friends, we have the perfect recipe for you featuring kale and chickpeas. Bon appétit!

Ingredients (serves 2)

For the salad:

• 100g kale (any variety)

• 250g cooked chickpeas, drained

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp parmesan

• A pinch of salt

• garlic powder and paprika (to taste)

For the dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp tahini

• the juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1,5 tbsp parmesan

• salt, pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)

• 3/4 tbsp Dijon mustard

Method

• Clean and cut the kale. Drain well and place in a large serving dish

• Prepare the dressing combining all ingredients from the above list and mix well

• In a fry pan, pour the olive oil and cook the chickpeas at medium heat

• Add salt, garlic powder and paprika and stir continuously until chickpeas start to golden.

• Then add the parmesan while stirring so the cheese doesn't create a thick paste on only a small portion of the chickpeas

• Once ready, let cool for a few minutes and place on top of the kale

• Give the salad a good mix and serve