Vegan Caesar 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.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Halve cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber and avocado, adding them to the bowl with the lettuce.

In a separate bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, capers, black pepper, and salt to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.

Add the cooked pasta to the salad and mix until evenly coated with dressing.

Top with croutons and chopped parsley for garnish.

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

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