Convenience Caesar

The name says it all with this quick-and-simple recipe. This recipe uses a handful of pantry staples (like canned chickpeas, dried spices and jarred pesto) to make an amazing salad.

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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 163

Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
1-15 ounces 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
1-32 ounces bag chopped romaine (6 to 7 cups)
1 cup store-bought Caesar dressing
3 tablespoons store-bought pesto
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, optional
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.

Source: foodnetwork.com


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