Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

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Prep Cook Servings
10 min 10 min 6
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Health Highlights
This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is made with tons of fresh kale and Romaine lettuce and tossed with lighter lime Caesar dressing.

Ingredients


227 gm Pasta, Farfalle, dry (bow tie pasta or pasta of choice)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
1 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin (extra-virgin)
2 tsp Anchovy paste (to taste)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove(s) Garlic (finely minced)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp Salt (sea)
1 dash Black pepper
3 tbsp Partly skimmed milk, 2% M.F.
4 cup Kale (chopped fresh)
4 cup Lettuce, romaine (chopped)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (optional; halved)
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions


  1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Strain and rinse cooked pasta under cold water and set aside. 
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the Lime Caesar Dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, parmasean cheese, lime juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in a spoonful of milk at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
  3. In a large salad bowl, add the kale, Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes and cooked pasta.
  4. Drizzle over the Lime Caesar Dressing and toss until combined.

Notes:

Anchovy paste is typically located in the seafood section of the grocery store. 


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 297
Calories from fat 91
Calories from saturated fat 38
Total Fat 10.1 g
Saturated Fat 4.2 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.1 g
Cholesterol 25.8 mg
Sodium 644 mg
Potassium 507 mg
Total Carbohydrate 38 g
Dietary Fiber 4.3 g
Sugars 5.8 g
Protein 15.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.4
Milk Alternative 0.5
Vegetables 1.6

Energy sources


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