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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

A refreshing twist on traditional Caesar salad, combining kale, pasta, and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Greens
  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta fusilli or rotini works well
  • 4 cups kale stems removed and chopped
Caesar Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp additional Parmesan cheese for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Kale
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped kale. Drizzle with a little olive oil and massage the kale for a few minutes until it softens.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the kale. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine thoroughly.
  2. Top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent the pasta from getting soggy.

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