Kale Cesar Salad with Garlicy Chickpea Croutons

For the Salad:

• 1 large bunch of kale tough stems removed and torn into bite sized pieces
• 1 1/2 cups can chickpeas drained and patted dry)
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• pinch of fine sea salt
• Fresh black pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup Tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• 2 1/2 tbs nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp Dijon style mustard
• 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper a pinch more if you like more heat!
• pinch of fine sea salt