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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

A refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring kale, pasta, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Kale
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 4 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Caesar Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli 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 Kale
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale with a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for about 2-3 minutes until it softens.
Make Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese to the bowl with the kale.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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