Organic House Caesar with Crispy Chickpeas
The Table | A Collection of Organic Nourishment by Raychel Fox
A creamy organic Caesar layered with crisp romaine, golden roasted chickpeas, fresh parmesan, and a bright lemon-parmesan dressing. Grounded in simple ingredients and everyday nourishment, this version carries the richness of a traditional Caesar while remaining fresh, vibrant, and deeply satisfying.
Caesar Dressing
100g plain Greek yogurt (about 6 tbsp or just under 1/2 cup)
4 tbsp mayonnaise or Vegenaise
(Follow Your Heart Grapeseed Oil Vegenaise works beautifully and is what I use).1 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp Bragg liquid aminos
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus extra squeeze to taste
1–2 garlic cloves, finely minced
3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
Small pinch sea salt, only if needed
Crispy Chickpeas
1 can organic chickpeas, drained
1–2 tsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Sea salt
Salad
1 large organic romaine heart, chopped and chilled
Freshly grated Parmesan for finishing
Method:
Prepare the Ingredients
For the freshest texture and flavor, ensure all salad and dressing ingredients have been chilled before preparing.
Roast the Chickpeas
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander.
Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss with extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil and sea salt. Roast for 25–30 minutes, checking around the 25-minute mark, until golden and crisp.
Allow the chickpeas to cool slightly before serving.
Prepare the Caesar Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise or Vegenaise until smooth.
Add Dijon mustard, Bragg liquid aminos, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir in minced garlic and freshly grated Parmesan.
Allow the dressing to sit for 5–10 minutes so the flavors deepen.
Taste and adjust if desired with:
an extra squeeze of lemon for brightness
a tiny splash of Bragg liquid aminos for added savory depth
a small pinch of sea salt, only if needed
Assemble
Add chilled romaine to a large serving bowl. Spoon over the Caesar dressing and scatter generously with warm crispy chickpeas.
Finish with freshly grated Parmesan before lightly tossing and serving immediately.
