Convenience Caesar
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 32-ounce bag chopped romaine (6 to 7 cups)
Dressing:
1 cup store-bought Caesar dressing
3 tablespoons store-bought pesto
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, optional
Garnish:
Parmesan, for shaving
Fresh parsley leaves
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes.
- For the dressing: Add the Caesar dressing to a bowl. Stir in the pesto, black pepper to taste and chili powder, if using. Set aside.
- Add the romaine to a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Place on a platter, then drain the chickpeas on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle the crispy chickpeas over the salad while they are still hot. Shave over the Parmesan and scatter the parsley leaves, then enjoy.