Description
A vibrant Kale Caesar Pasta Salad that combines the classic Caesar with comforting rotini pasta, featuring kale, grilled chicken, and a creamy garlic dressing.
Ingredients
- Kale
- Grilled Chicken
- Rotini Pasta
- Creamy Dressing
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Croutons
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- Massage the kale with olive oil in a large mixing bowl to tenderize it.
- Add the grilled chicken slices and cooled pasta to the kale.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four days.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using roasted chickpeas or marinated tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salad, pasta, kale, Caesar, healthy, vegetarian, quick meal