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This is a delightful, smooth veggie lover Caesar serving of mixed greens that will wow any group! Everybody who's attempted it goes completely nuts over it, and it's my most well known serving of mixed greens formula on the blog. To take it over the top, I decorate the plate of mixed greens with a liberal measure of crunchy Roasted Chickpea Croutons and a delightful Nut and Seed Parmesan Cheese for a definitive veggie lover Caesar serving of mixed greens. The dressing formula effectively duplicates for a bigger gathering and it'll keep in the refrigerator in a fixed compartment for a couple of days so you can make it ahead of time.

I've made a couple veggie lover Caesar serving of mixed greens plans throughout the years (one of which is in my cookbook), however I think this adaptation is my best interpretation yet. Plans are consistently works in progress for me and I discover each time I make it, I'm continually trying new things. Notwithstanding another dressing, I likewise included broiled chickpea bread garnishes and a nut and seed based parmesan cheddar. I utilized a mix of customary romaine lettuce with non-conventional Lacinato kale (destemmed obviously). Along these lines you have the exemplary kind of romaine with the dietary increase in the kale, without driving anybody off (ahem, father). I love the two tone greens in the bowl as well. It's an extraordinary make ahead serving of mixed greens since you can prepare everything the day preceding (aside from the broiled chickpeas) and afterward simply blend it up the day of your occasion!

The first occasion when I made this dressing, I really utilized twofold the amounts you'll find in the formula underneath. Be that as it may, I found that it cleared a path to an extreme (I had half extra in the wake of blending the plate of mixed greens), so I cut the dressing fixings down the middle it despite everything turned out fine in the blender. I'm simply referencing this on the off chance that you are pondering about making a bigger cluster for a group – this dressing copies delightfully!

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Ingredients:
For the Roasted Chickpea Croutons:

• 1 (14-ounce/398 mL) can chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

For the Caesar Dressing (makes 3/4-1 cup):

• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small garlic clove (you can add another if you like it super potent)
• 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 mL) vegan Worcestershire sauce (I use Wizard's gluten-free brand)
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt and pepper, or to taste

For the Nut and Seed Parmesan Cheese:

• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• fine grain sea salt, to taste

For the lettuce:

• 1 small/medium bunch lacinato kale, destemmed (5 cups chopped)
• 2 small heads romaine lettuce (10 cups chopped)

Directions:

1. Soak cashews in a bowl of water overnight, or for at least a few hours. Drain and rinse.
2. Roast chickpea croutons: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place chickpeas in a tea towel and rub dry (it's okay if some skins fall off). Place onto large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle on oil and roll around to coat. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, salt, and optional cayenne. Toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then gently roll the chickpeas around in the baking sheet. Roast for another 10 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden. They will firm up as they cool.
3. Prepare the dressing: Add the cashews and all other dressing ingredients (except salt) into a high-speed blender, and blend on high until the dressing is super smooth. You can add a splash of water if necessary to get it blending. Add salt to taste and adjust other seasonings, if desired. Set aside.
4. Prepare the Parmesan cheese: Add cashews and garlic into a mini food processor and process until finely chopped. Now add in the rest of the ingredients and pulse until the mixture is combined. Salt to taste.
5. Prepare the lettuce: Destem the kale and then finely chop the leaves. Wash and dry in a salad spinner. Place into extra large bowl. Chop up the romaine into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and then spin dry. Place into bowl along with kale. You should have roughly 5 cups chopped kale and 10 cups chopped romaine.
6. Assemble: Add dressing onto lettuce and toss until fully coated. Season with a pinch of salt and mix again. Now sprinkle on the roasted chickpeas and the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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