Kale Pasta Salad
Kale Pasta Salad brings together tender penne with crisp veggies like cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes for a fresh, crunchy bite. A tangy Greek-style dressing enriched with a touch of mayonnaise coats every piece, balancing brightness with a lightly rich finish. Great for lunch, picnics, or potlucks, and easy to customize with shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kale Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 3
Drain well.
- 4
Combine pasta, carrots, kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and shallot in a bowl.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix Greek dressing and mayonnaise; drizzle over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Calories 287.22 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.73 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 36.67 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.42 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 469.55 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.77 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 38.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 845.02 mcg Good Source 94%
- Vitamin C 82.48 mg Good Source 92%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kale Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Kale, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 287.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kale Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Kale Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Kale, Mayonnaise, Penne Pasta. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kale Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kale Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Kale Pasta Salad healthy?
- Kale Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 287.22 calories and 6.73 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 469.55 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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