Smoky, Garlicky Vegan Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons | Veganuary

Ingredients

• For the Dressing:
• 3 Tbs tahini
• 2-3 tsp capers finely minced/smashed
• 1 Tbs Caper brine the liquid that the capers comes in!
• 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice, (or to taste) around 1/3 lemon
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup (or coconut nectar)
• 3 Tbsp fresh minced garlic 4-5 cloves
• warm water to thin as needed
• For the Croutons:
• 1 tin chickpeas drained
• 1 Tbs smoked paprika
• 1 Tbs garlic powder
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• pinch salt
• For the Salad:
• 1 head Cos Lettuce Washed, dried & torn to bite size pieces
• 1 pack (200g) smoked tofu sliced into 1cm slices
• 3-4 Tbs chives and parsley- chopped optional, but pretty and tasty