Kale Pasta Salad

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Makes

4 - 6 Servings

Kale Pasta Salad

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Kale Pasta Salad

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Directions

Ingredients

 

For the dressing:

For the pasta:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley), chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half
  • 1 cup pearl fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup English cucumber, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directions

  1. For the dressing- whisk together the Kale & Arugula Pest, red wine vinegar and olive oil.
  2. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan and cool.
  3. Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
  4. Combine the pancetta, pasta, scallions, herbs, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella and cucumber in a large serving bowl. Add the dressing and toss to lightly coat the salad ingredients.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.