Name: Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: For dressing:; 1 cup vegan mayonnaise; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice; For crispy chickpeas:; 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; For salad:; 8 oz. cavatappi or other short pasta, cooked according to package directions and chilled; 2 large heads romaine, chopped; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; Grated Parmesan cheese (regular or plant-based), to garnish

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Caesar Pasta Salad

Recipe by Miranda Barnett, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Quick & Easy Meals

30-Minute Meals

A fun twist on a classic Caesar salad, this plant-based Caesar pasta salad is perfect to wow the crowd at your next potluck, or to whip up in bulk for a week's meal prep.

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Serves 6 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 30 minutes

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Ingredients

For dressing: 1 cup vegan mayonnaise

3 Tbsp. Caesar Seasoning

3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice For crispy chickpeas: 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. Caesar Seasoning

For salad: 8 oz. cavatappi or other short pasta, cooked according to package directions and chilled 2 large heads romaine, chopped 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes Grated Parmesan cheese (regular or plant-based), to garnish

Directions

Step 1 Make dressing

Step 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined. Cover and chill until ready to use.

Step 3 Make crispy chickpeas

Step 4 Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Spread chickpeas in an even layer on sheet tray and season with oil and Caesar Seasoning. Use hands to mix until all chickpeas are coated. Roast for 30 min. until crispy, rotating tray halfway through.

Step 5 Assemble salad

Step 6 In a large bowl, combine pasta, romaine, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Add dressing and mix until all components are evenly coated. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.