The new and improved not-so-classic Caesar Salad. Healthy and modernized. With caesar salads being such a popular favorite, why not remake a vegan friendly version?! Even before I went plant based, I was never a true fan of caesar salads, probably because of the anchovies in the high-fat dressing.. and knowing how there was little nutritional value from romaine and croutons.. but after eating (basically) this entire bowl of Vegan Kale Caesar Pasta Salad to myself for 2 meals straight, you can probably guess that I’m a new fan now!

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad [Vegan]

Serves

5

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound gluten free pasta (or any pasta of choice)
  • 1 bunch of kale (about 3 cups, chopped)
  • 5-6 radishes (1 cup, chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
CAESAR DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Preparation

  1. Cook pasta according to directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, kale, radishes and nutritional yeast.
  3. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
  4. Enjoy!
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Notes

Stays fresh in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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