Plant-Based Caesar Salad with Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp capers, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp vegan parmesan, grated (store-bought or homemade, optional)
• Freshly cracked black pepper