Power Crunch Pasta Salad
Our Power Crunch Pasta Salad is fueled with superfoods like kale and chia. Make it ahead of time and pack it for a satisfying lunch or an on-the-go dinner.
Power Crunch Pasta Salad
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 250 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat penne
- 2 cups/1 1/4 oz. shredded kale ribs removed
- 2 cups/4 oz. thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 red apple cored and finely sliced
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1/4 cup/1 oz. dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup/1 oz. natural sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
Creamy Yogurt-Herb Dressing:
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
Instructions
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Cook penne according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain.
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Toss together pasta, kale, cabbage, apple, carrot and cranberries.
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Creamy Yogurt-Herb Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, parsley, chives, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper.
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Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well to coat. Sprinkle almonds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds over salad before serving.
Recipe Notes
Tips:
- Add crumbled goat cheese if desired.
- For added protein, add tofu, cooked shredded chicken or tuna.
A SharethePasta.org original recipe.
