Biona Organic's Kale Pasta Caesar Salad

Biona Organic's Kale Pasta Caesar Salad

August 12, 2025

Tossed with crispy chickpeas this summery pasta-salad brings satisfying crunch and flavour, an ideal lunch or relaxed mid-day pick-me-up.


Ingredients:

  • 400g Biona Chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 tbsp Biona Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Biona Extra Virgin Olive Oil (*for the dressing)
  • 4 tbsp Biona Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp Biona Dijon Mustard
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 200g Biona White Spelt Fusilli
  • 300g shredded kale
  • 40g parmesan cheese

Method:

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2

Drain and pat dry the chickpeas, then toss them with 1 tbsp of olive oil, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Spread evenly on the tray.

3

Bake the chickpeas for 30-40 minutes, shaking the tray occasionally, until crispy and golden.

4

While the chickpeas bake, cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5

To make the Caesar dressing, blend together the 2 tbsp of olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, Dijon mustard, garlic clove, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.

6

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded kale, and crispy chickpeas.

7

Drizzle the salad with the Caesar dressing, sprinkle with parmesan, toss well, and you're ready to serve.