HOW TO MAKE CAESAR PASTA SALAD | SALAD RECIPES | PASTA SALAD

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess while reducing calories.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: grated parmesan

Ground flaxseed offers a nutty flavor and is less expensive.

Drain and rinse 1 can of reduced sodium chickpeas, then toss with grape seed oil and seasonings.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and roast the chickpeas for about 20 minutes, watching for popping.

Boil salted water and cook 8 oz of rotini noodles until al dente, then rinse to stop cooking.

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 heaping tablespoon of dijon mustard, 1 clove of fresh garlic, nutritional yeast, Nature's seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of tahini to create the dressing.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more nutritional yeast and 1 tablespoon of capers.

Massage kale with a little oil to tenderize it.

Combine the cooked pasta, roasted chickpeas, and kale in a bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently, but do not dress if not eating immediately to prevent sogginess.

Top with vegan Parmesan cheese before serving.

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