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
- 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 289.74 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.73 g Moderate
- Carbs 36.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.74 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.39 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.33 mg Low Source
- Sodium 469.55 mg High
- Fiber 4.27 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.08 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 68.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate
- Potassium 37.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3266.03 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 80.03 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 289.74 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 289.74 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.
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