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Kale Pesto Pasta Salad

Jess Haines-Stephan
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 493 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rotini, or other dried pasta
  • 1 bunch Lacinato kale
  • 1 cup Kale Pesto
  • 8 ounces fresh mozarella, diced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
  • Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Red Onions
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the Kale: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Wash and destem the kale. Add the kale leaves to the boiling water and blanch for 4 minutes. Remove the leaves and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Reserve the boiling water in the pot.
  • Cook the Pasta: Return the water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  • Prepare the Kale: Squeeze excess water from the blanched kale and chop finely.
  • Combine the Salad: Add the drained pasta to a large bowl. Stir in the chopped kale, kale pesto, diced mozzarella, lemon juice, chopped olives, and roasted cherry tomatoes and onions. Toss well to combine.
  • Season and Serve: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and enjoy later once the flavors have melded.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 681mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2672IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 2mg
Keyword kale pesto pasta
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