Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

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, GLUTEN-FREE]

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

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!

NOTES

Stays fresh in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/kale-caesar-pasta-salad/