Everything Family Chopped Caesar Salad

Name: Everything Family Chopped Caesar Salad | Taylor Farms
Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Salad Kit or Taylor Farms Everyday Caesar Salad Kit; 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; Salt & pepper to taste; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1 avocado, sliced; ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved

One of the best things about a Caesar salad is the simplicity, which is why our Caesar Chopped Salad Kit is made with a classic combination of crispy romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, crunchy garlic and cheese crouton crumbles, and a creamy Caesar Dressing. And while perfectly delicious on its own, the simplicity of this salad also makes it a blank canvas in case you really want to dress it up, and that’s precisely what this Everything Family Chopped Caesar Salad recipe accomplishes.

The addition of roasted chickpeas covered in everything seasoning, hearty quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado elevates the salad kit to new levels of flavor and texture—and bulks it up to feed a whole table of people (hence the “family” part of the name). But hey, don’t feel too obligated to share something this good.

Total TIME

40 minutes

SERVINGS

8 to 10

Ingredients

1 package Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Salad Kit or Taylor Farms Everyday Caesar Salad Kit
1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 avocado, sliced
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Place chickpeas on a sheet pan and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes until crispy, stirring halfway.
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine, then top with chickpeas, quinoa, avocado, croutons, tomatoes, parmesan, and a dash of salt and pepper.
Top with Caesar dressing, toss, and serve immediately.

Quin-what?

In case you aren’t in the know, quinoa is an ancient “grain” (it’s actually seeds from the husk of a plant but is technically classified as a whole grain) that also happens to be incredibly healthy and rich in things like fiber, protein, folate, and iron. Although excellent as a side or a replacement for rice in many recipes, it has plenty of other uses as well.

Here are just a few ideas:

Quinoa pilaf: Instead of making a rice pilaf, cook quinoa with onions, garlic, and your favorite spices to make a hearty quinoa pilaf.
Quinoa breakfast bowl: Need something different for breakfast? Combine cooked quinoa with milk or almond milk, cinnamon, and your favorite sweetener for a delicious (and nutritious) breakfast bowl. You can also make a quinoa oatmeal porridge by mixing cooked quinoa with rolled oats, milk or almond milk, and your choice of sweetener.
Quinoa stuffed peppers: Swap out rice with cooked quinoa and mix it with vegetables, cheese, and spices for a vegetarian take on stuffed peppers. (Psst… check out this cute recipe in the fall!)
Quinoa tabbouleh: Quinoa is an excellent substitute for bulgar in traditional tabbouleh. All you need to do is mix cooked quinoa with chopped parsley, tomatoes, and lemon juice!
Quinoa sushi rolls: Swap out rice and use cooked quinoa as you normally would in sushi recipes, for a new take on your favorite homemade sushi rolls.