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This crave-worthy kale salad with roasted chickpeas is loaded with flavor, crunch, and body. The roasted chickpeas give it staying power, making it a salad that works as a meal.

Crave-worthy kale salad & roasted chickpeas

curly kale (removed

creamy cashew salad dressing

cucumber (chopped)

carrots (chopped)

celery (chopped)

cherry tomatoes (halved)

roasted chickpeas

peanuts (optional)

Put chopped curly kale in a large mixing bowl. Pour on a couple tablespoons of creamy cashew dressing. Massage the dressing into the kale for a couple of minutes. The kale leaves will soften and reduce in bulk.

Once the kale looks soft, top with chopped cucumber, carrots, celery, and halved cherry tomatoes.

Top with fresh-out-of-the-oven roasted chickpeas. Drizzle more creamy cashew dressing onto the salad and toss to evenly coat.

Add a handful of peanuts as an optional crunchy topping.

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This crave-worthy vegan kale salad recipe with roasted chickpeas is loaded with flavor, crunch, and body. The roasted chickpeas give it staying power, making it a salad that works as a meal. It is also a filling side dish!

Vegan kale salad recipe with roasted chickpeas

Vegan macaroni salad is a classic summertime favorite with crisp vegetables and a creamy cashew dressing,  It&#x27;s the perfect recipe for backyard BBQ&#x27;s, picnics, and potlucks.  And it&#x27;s made without mayo.  

Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad

oz macaroni pasta

red bell pepper, (chopped (about 1 and 1/2 cups))

carrot, (julienned)

red onion, (diced)

sweet relish

fresh parsley, (finely chopped)

½ cup raw cashews, (soaked)

water

lemon juice

maple syrup

Himalayan pink salt

garlic powder

mustard seed

pepper

Start with soaking the cashews for the dressing.

Then boil the noodles in salted water according to their packaging.

Prep the vegetables while the cashews soak and the noodles cook. Keep an eye on the noodles to not overcook them.

For the Macaroni Salad

Add the soaked cashews and remaining dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender or Nutri-bullet.

Blend until everything is smooth and creamy.

For the Dressing

Add the cooked pasta, veggies, and dressing to a very large bowl. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.

Taste the macaroni salad and add more lemon juice, salt, and/or relish if needed.

Cover the bowl and chill it in the fridge for at least 2/3 hours before serving. 

Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.ENJOY!

Assemble the Salad

A creamy macaroni salad with Mexican-style flavors! Tossed in a flavorful southwest dressing and so easy to prepare. Great for picnics, potlucks, light lunches, etc.

Mexican Macaroni Salad (Oil-Free!)

elbow noodles*

black beans

sweet corn, cooked

orange bell pepper

roma tomatoes

green onions

cilantro

cashew mayo

salsa

lime juice

taco seasoning

Cook pasta according to package instructions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).

Meanwhile, make dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.

Prepare salad: Dice bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onion. Roughly chop cilantro. Add to large bowl with black beans (rinsed and drained) and corn.

When pasta is done cooking, drain well and add to bowl. Immediately add dressing and toss well. Serve immediately or chill for at least an hour to let flavors further blend.

This was sooooo good!! I couldn't believe how easy it was to make and still be so delicious!  Total weeknight meal! Yay!  Loved the dressing and how it brought all the flavours together so well.  I used chickpea pasta (spirals) rather than macaroni.  Thanks for such an awesome recipe!!

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