Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Description
This salad features cooked farfalle pasta cooled before combining with kale and cherry tomatoes that are roasted in olive oil until they soften and begin to burst. The kale is tenderly chopped and mixed in, adding a fibrous texture and subtle earthiness. Creamy Caesar dressing adds a savory, tangy element that ties the ingredients together.
Sprinkled Parmesan cheese enhances the flavor with its nutty, salty profile. Freshly ground black pepper seasons the salad without overpowering it. Refrigerating the salad allows the flavors to meld and the textures to blend, resulting in a more cohesive dish.
This salad can be a side dish or a light main course and pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a picnic or potluck spread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1 pint tomato small varieties such as grape or cherry
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 kale stemmed and chopped, bunch
- 1 16 ounce caesar dressing creamy style
- 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese , grated
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with kosher salt. Cook the pasta according to package directions or until al dente, rinse, drain, and cool. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat an oven or toaster oven to 400° degrees. Place the tomatoes on a small baking tray, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss lightly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and roast until the tomatoes have softened and started to burst, about 12-15 minutes.
- Stem and chop the kale into small pieces and add to the pasta with the cherry tomatoes. Pour about half of the bottle of Caesar dressing onto the salad and toss gently, adding more dressing if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with freshly ground black pepper. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10serves 6 as a main, 8-10 as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17.7mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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