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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Made with a vegan tahini caesar dressing, this pasta salad is perfect for when you're craving a heartier version of a caesar salad! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 577kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 batch vegan caesar dressing
  • 1 14-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ideally spray olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces pasta I like Brami protein pasta
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale stems removed and chopped
  • ¼-½ cup dairy-free shredded parmesan I like Violife
  • 1 avocado optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Lay a dish towel (or several paper towels) on top of the parchment paper. Dump the drained and rinsed chickpeas on top. Roll the chickpeas around to help absorb excess moisture then remove the towel.
  • Coat the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon oil (using a spray oil is easiest), and sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon salt on top. Toss until evenly coated. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until just tender. Strain hot water then rinse the cooked pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the chopped kale. Drizzle with dressing then use your hands to massage it into the leaves.
  • To the bowl with the massaged kale, add the cooked pasta and baked chickpeas. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Serve pasta salad topped with shredded parmesan and diced avocado (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts are an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients you choose. 
Prep time for the recipe assumes you have the dressing and kale already prepped and ready. 

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6817IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 6mg