Kale Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender kale, crispy smoked chickpeas, al dente pasta, and a creamy vegan Caesar dressing. It’s a satisfying and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Blender, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crispy Smoked Chickpeas:
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Caesar Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 tbsp water
Salad:
- 8oz pasta, cooked according to package directions (Fusilli Bucati Corti recommended)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (omit for vegan)
- 5 cups shredded kale
Instructions
- Crispy Smoked Chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Drain and rinse chickpeas, pat dry, remove skins. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Caesar Dressing: Blend olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, mustard, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
- Mix the Salad: In a bowl, combine pasta, kale, chickpeas, parmesan (if using), and dressing. Toss well to mix. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Kale Caesar Pasta Salad, Vegan Caesar Dressing, Chickpea Salad, Healthy Pasta Salad
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/kale-caesar-pasta-salad-recipe/
