Enjoy crispy chickpeas, protein-packed chickpea pasta, and homemade Caesar dressing in this satisfying lunch recipe. A perfect blend of flavors for a healthy and hearty meal. Try this delicious Vegetarian Chickpea Caesar Pasta Salad recipe today!

Chickpea Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 15oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 box of chickpea or quinoa pasta
• 1 bunch of kale, washed and chopped
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 2 tbsp greek yogurt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
• Dash of garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Coat the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika and onion powder. Toss to combine.
3. Add chickpeas to an air-fryer and cook for about 6 minutes on 400F or until crispy. (If you don’t have an air-fryer, you can also bake the chickpeas in the oven on 400F for about 20-30 minutes.)
4. In a small bowl, combine mayo, greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon, worcestershire, garlic powder and salt & pepper. Mix well.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta, kale, crispy chickpeas and caesar dressing. Enjoy!