Lemon Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Packed with tender chopped kale, pasta, and all the caesar salad works including a homemade lemon caesar dressing, this kale caesar pasta salad will soon be a cookout staple for the summer.

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Packed with tender chopped kale, pasta, and all the caesar salad works including a homemade lemon caesar dressing, this kale caesar pasta salad will soon be a cookout staple for the summer.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 432kcal

Ingredients

Lemon Caesar Dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or anchovy paste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 medium clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta Salad

8 oz pasta (spiral, shells, penne, etc)
4 cups firmly-packed chopped fresh kale
2 cups croutons
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup jarred capers, drained

Instructions

Lemon Caesar Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Pasta Salad

Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse well in cold water until cooled. Drain well and set aside for a moment.
Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon Caesar dressing. Massage kale well with your fingers until the fibers break down into tender leaves.
Add pasta, croutons, Parmesan shavings, capers, and remaining Caesar dressing to bowl and toss well until evenly coated. Serve pasta salad immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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