Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
A delicious blend of Caesar salad flavors with hearty pasta and nutritious kale, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Pasta Base
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape you prefer)
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup croutons Add right before serving for crunch.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken (optional) Add for protein.
- ¼ cup capers (optional) Add for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped kale with a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for a few minutes until tender and slightly wilted.
Mixing
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the kale. Pour in the Caesar dressing and mix well.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Fold the ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in chicken or capers if using.
Serving
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
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Notes
For best results, use al dente pasta, high-quality Caesar dressing, and add croutons just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container, separating croutons if added.