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Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad

Try this tasty gluten free, dairy free vegetarian buffalo chicken casear salad with chickpea croutons and vegan caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Chicken

  • 1 Bag Quorn Meatless Pieces
  • 1/4 Cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Earth Balance Butter
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt and Pepper

Salad

  • 3 Heads Romaine lettuce I used smaller ones. If big use 2. Washed and chopped.
  • 1 Cup Crunchy Chickpeas I like Saffron Road.
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese I used Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Parmesan shreds.

Vegan Caesar Dressing

  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Almond Milk or whatever plant based milk you like.
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce I use wizards organic.
  • 1 Tsp Caper Brine
  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt and Pepper
  • 4 Tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Start by putting 2 tbsp butter in a bowl and microwaving it for 30 seconds or until melted.
  • Next add in buffalo sauce and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Add in your bag of Quorn Crumbles. Mix until crumbles are coated.
  • Add to your Air fryer for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • Next you want to make your dressing. I like making mine in a mason jar so I can store the leftover dressing for later use.
  • First add the milk and wet ingredients, then add your dry. Whisk well and then slowly incorporate in the oil and the water at the end. Whisk and Set aside.
  • Last wash and chop your lettuce.
  • To plate you want to start with your lettuce, next add your buffalo chicken, then your chickpeas and parmesan and last dress your salad. Serve immediately.
Keyword Buffalo Chicken, Caesar Salad, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian