4 from 207 votes
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad combines al dente farfalle with roasted cherry tomatoes and chopped kale, tossed in creamy Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. The roasted tomatoes add a burst of sweetness while the kale brings a slight bitterness balanced by the dressing's rich, tangy creaminess. Chilling before serving melds the flavors, making this pasta salad hearty and fresh.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
10
serves 6 as a main, 8-10 as a side
Calories:
482 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 serves 6 as a main, 8-10 as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% 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.