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Viral Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
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Viral Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (short shapes such as fusilli or penne)Grains250 g
  • kale (stems removed, leaves finely chopped)Produce200 g
  • chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • olive oil (for roasting the chickpeas)Pantry30 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • greek yogurtDairy120 g
  • mayonnaisePantry60 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • dijon mustardPantry15 ml
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • capers (chopped)Pantry15 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

384kcal

Carbs
51 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Roast the chickpeas

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
    • Pat the chickpeas dry, toss with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and spread on a baking tray.
    • Roast until golden and crunchy, shaking the tray halfway.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain and rinse briefly under cold water, then set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the kale

    • Remove the stems and finely chop the kale leaves.
    • Massage the kale with a pinch of salt until softened so it keeps well in the fridge.
    Step 3
  4. Make the Caesar dressing

    • Whisk the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, capers, parmesan, salt and black pepper until smooth.
    Step 4
  5. Assemble the salad

    • Combine the pasta, kale and roasted chickpeas in a large bowl.
    • Pour over the dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
    • Serve right away or store in the fridge for meal prep.
    Step 5