Description
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad, perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. This vibrant dish features tender massaged kale, crispy oven-baked chickpeas, and a creamy dressing that elevates the flavors while keeping it healthy. Packed with protein from chickpeas and Greek yogurt, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or as a delightful side dish that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces gluten-free pasta
- 5 cups de-stemmed and chopped kale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and dry chickpeas, then toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Bake chickpeas for about 30 minutes until crispy.
- Massage kale leaves, then combine with cooled pasta and crispy chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth; pour over salad mixture.
- Toss everything together gently and serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg