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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious summer dish featuring crispy chickpeas, massaged kale, and a high-protein creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • bowl
  • strainer
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 8 ounces gluten free pasta
  • 5 cups de-stemmed and chopped kale
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Caesar Dressing

  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and dry with a towel. Rub between two towels to remove water and any skins. Discard the skin.
  • Add chickpeas to a bowl and toss with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Add to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Meanwhile, remove the stems of the kale and chop into small pieces. Massage with your hands to break it down a bit and dry it off, then add to a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.
  • When the pasta and chickpeas are done, add to the bowl with the kale, pasta, chickpeas, parmesan and toss with the dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

For a vegan version, use a vegan caesar dressing. Curly kale can be replaced with lacinato kale if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 740mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword healthy salad, high protein salad, Kale Caesar Pasta Salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad
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