Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
This easy Kale Caesar Pasta Salad with roasted chickpeas and Parmesan is loaded with flavor and crunch! It's a great potluck choice and works very well for meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces gemelli pasta or any other short pasta you like – penne or fusilli work too
- 10 ounces green curly kale washed and chopped nice and fine
- 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained real good
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt for flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika for a mild smoky kick
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for mixing
- 0.25 cup Caesar salad dressing your favorite brand
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for citrus zing
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Cool it down by rinsing under cold water.
- Place cooked pasta and chickpeas in a large bowl with kale.
- Whisk olive oil, garlic salt, paprika, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over kale, chickpeas, and pasta. Toss gently.
- Add Caesar dressing and toss again.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and toss once more.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Notes
For quicker preparation, use a pressure cooker to cook the pasta with a quick release.