Chickpea Caesar Salad Pitas (members only)
These Chickpea Caesar Salad Pitas are the perfect quick lunch or dinner! Made with the BEST dairy-free Caesar dressing!
Equipment
- small blender or food processor
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vegan Caesar Dressing see notes
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 1 tablespoon oil I used avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 head romaine chopped
- 1 avocado cubed
- 2 pitas halved & toasted
Instructions
- If making from scratch, prepare the Caesar dressing and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas & dry seasonings and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a couple minutes.
- Add the romaine, avocado, chickpeas & 3/4 of the dressing to a large bowl. Gently toss until combined.
- Gently open the halved pitas and stuff with the salad. Serve with the extra dressing on the side.
Notes
- You can use my Caesar dressing recipe (totally recommend making it from scratch) or use a pre-made vegan Caesar dressing.
- These are best served right away. You can prep everything ahead of time and then assemble right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g