4.6 from 141 votes
Kale Mac and Cheese
Massaged kale tossed with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and sundried tomatoes, this EASY Kale Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound gemelli pasta , dry
- 2 cups kale , packed
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes , julienne cut
- 1 teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
- ½ cup feta cheese , crumbled
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, drain, rinse quickly with cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Tear kale into small pieces, removing the ribs. Place in a large mixing bowl (or serving bowl).
- Sprinkle with coarse Kosher salt and then using clean hands, massage it well, breaking down the fibers so it is tender. The better you massage it, the easier it is to eat so don’t skip or rush this step.
- Add cooked pasta, olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bottled minced garlic, feta and parmesan cheese to the kale, tossing to coat and combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours (up to overnight) before serving. Toss again before serving to redistribute the dressing. Serve cold.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
348mg
(15%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1220IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1220IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.