Dairy Free, Gluten Free Chicken Caesar Salad

The salad we all know and love, but made dairy and gluten free so anyone can enjoy! 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Salads

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 oz riced cauliflower
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • 5 oz microgreens
  • 1 bunch green onion
  • 1/3 cup pepitas/sunflower seeds mix
  • fresh chives
Crispy Chickpeas
  • 15 oz chickpeas
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp green onion powder or onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Caesar Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp caper brine
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • cardamon
  • ground cumin
  • garlic clove powder
  • cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Preparation
 

  1. Cut the chicken into cubes. Prepare it as desired, seasoning with paprika, ground mustard, green onion powder, cardamon, and sea salt.
  2. Prepare the chickpeas as the can/package instructs. Drain and rinse them, then add them to a bowl with all of the other chickpea ingredients.
  3. Toss the chickpeas together with the ingredients, then air-fry at 350F for 30 minutes, tossing halfway.
  4. Prepare the dressing. Mince the capers, then add all of the ingredients to a sealable jar. Seal and shake until fully combined.
  5. Chop the romaine lettuce, green onion, and chives.
  6. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss.

Video

Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Substitute chicken for tofu (contains soy), shrimp (contains shellfish), or other protein.
  • Use any greens such as spring mix, iceberg lettuce, kale, etc.
  • Try croutons (may contain gluten and/or dairy) in place of crispy chickpeas.
  • Add parmesan cheese (contains dairy).
  • Replace green onion with red, white, or yellow onion. 
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, temperature, and/or allergen content!

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