Sweet Potato and Chickpea Caesar Salad
This Sweet Potato Chickpea Caesar Salad is made with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing. It’s a hearty, flavorful plant-based meal.
Servings 4
Calories 675kcal
Ingredients
For the sweet potatoes and chickpeas
- 2 medium sweet potatoes ,cubed
- 1 can chickpeas ,drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp worcestershire
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For the salad
- Romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup croutons, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Place the cubed sweet potato and drained chickpeas onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft and starting to crisp.
- To make the Caesar dressing, add the mayo, parmesan, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, mustard, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender. Blend for about 1 minute until smooth.
- To a large bowl, add the romaine lettuce, avocado, parmesan cheese, croutons, and the sweet potato chickpea mixture. Mix well and top with your desired amount of dressing, extra-grated parmesan cheese, and some freshly cracked pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 45g | Fiber: 14g