Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad (Dairy Free!)
This salad takes the everyday caesar up a notch! With protein from the tofu and healthy carbs from the pasta, this Caesar Pasta Salad has a little bit of everything to keep you full.
Servings 6
Calories 310kcal
Cost $16
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 salad spinner optional
- 1 pot
Ingredients
- 1 head dinosaur kale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups pasta cooked whole wheat
- ½ cup parmesan shaved vegan
- 1 block tofu high protein
Dressing
- 1 cup cashews raw
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon caper brine
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Cook and strain the pasta.
- Break apart the tofu and sauté or grill.
- Chop the kale and tomatoes.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing in a high-speed blender.
- Toss and enjoy!
Dressing
- Blend all the ingredients together in a blender until completely smooth.
Notes
- Cook the pasta and tofu first, so they have time to cool before adding to the salad.
- Rather than cutting the tofu into cubes, break it apart with your hands to get the “crumbled” look.
- Rinse the pasta with cool water to help it cool quicker and keep from clumping together.
- Use a salad spinner to wash the kale.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg
