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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
A hearty bowl of whole-wheat bowtie pasta meets the bold flavors of a classic Caesar salad. Fresh chopped kale replaces traditional romaine to create a sturdy base that holds up beautifully to the creamy dressing. The homemade dressing gets its rich texture from light mayonnaise and grated Parmesan, balanced by bright lemon juice and sharp Dijon mustard. Crisp quartered radishes add a refreshing peppery crunch to every bite. Serve this colorful dish warm or at room temperature for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a robust lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole-wheat bowtie pasta
- 6 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed with press
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 large bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped
- 8 medium radishes, cut into quarters
Instructions
- 1Boil the whole-wheat bowtie pasta according to the package instructions until tender.
- 2Whisk the light mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped kale and toss well to coat the leaves in the dressing.
- 3Drain the hot pasta and immediately transfer it to the bowl with the dressed kale. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then stir in the quartered radishes before serving.