Kale Caesar Salad with Fried Chickpeas

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

canola oil

1 15 ounce can

chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry with paper towels

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or taste

cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

1/2 cup

mayonnaise

2 tbsp

lemon juice

2 tsp

Dijon mustard

garlic clove, finely grated or pressed with a garlic press

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or to taste

1/4 tsp

granulated sugar, optional and to taste

curly kale as necessary based on servings needed, chopped into bite-sized pieces with thick ribs and coarse stems removed