Chickpea Caesar salad with crispy croutons

Ingredients

ROASTED CHICKPEAS

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic granules
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp smoked paprika

CROUTONS

• ½ loaf of sourdough bread, cut into 1cm cubes
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

DRESSING

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup vegan parmesan, grated
• 2 tsp capers, finely chopped
• 1–2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic
• ½ tsp salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

SALAD

• 2 heads of baby cos lettuce, leaves removed and rinsed
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• ¼ cup vegan parmesan, grated