Kale Caesar Pasta Salad | This Savory Vegan

caesar dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade dressing

Yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon offers a lower-fat option, while smoked paprika adds flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the ciabatta to one side of the baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat. To the other side of the baking sheet add the chickpeas, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, dried parsley, pepper and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain and set aside.

Add all of the dressing ingredients to a food processor and pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.

To assemble, add the pasta, kale, chickpeas, parmesan, croutons and dressing to a large bowl. Toss to combine and serve at room temperature or chilled.

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