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Kale Pasta Caesar Salad

Delicious Kale Pasta Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas Recipe

This Kale Pasta Caesar Salad combines healthy greens with crispy chickpeas for a delightful meal experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 394

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chickpeas
  • 8 ounces gluten free pasta
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Salad Base
  • 5 cups de-stemmed and chopped kale
Dressing
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Pasta and Chickpeas
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and dry them with a dish towel or paper towel. Rub between two towels to remove water and any skins. Discard the skins.
  3. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  4. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Preparing Salad
  1. Remove the stems of the kale and chop into small pieces. Rinse under water in a strainer and massage with your hands to break it down. Dry it off and add to a large salad bowl.
  2. Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing: mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated parmesan, lemon juice, minced garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  3. When the pasta and chickpeas are done, add them to the bowl with the kale, along with parmesan, and toss with the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSodium: 740mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional veggies or proteins like chicken or bacon as desired.

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