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Kale Berry Pastina Salad

This kale berry pastina salad is packed with bright summer flavor — juicy strawberries, blueberries, massaged kale, and arugula, all tossed in a lemon herb vinaigrette. This patriotic twist on pasta salad is the perfect was to celebrate all summer long.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
For the salad:
  • 1 cup pastina (about 6 ounces, cooked in salted water)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 small pinch coarse salt
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced (toasted almonds)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, herbs, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Cook your pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pastina according to pacakge directions for al dente. Drain it, toss it with a little olive oil to keep it from sticking, and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • Massage your kale. In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped kale with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of coarse salt. Using clean hands, massage until the kale is dark green and tender.
  • Mix the salad. Add arugula, strawberries, blueberries, cooked pastina and toasted almonds to the mixing bowl. Top with dressing and toss the salad until evenly combined. Sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup Calories: 240kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 7g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 13mg Sodium: 241mg Potassium: 147mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 4g Vitamin A: 756IU Vitamin C: 27mg Calcium: 54mg Iron: 1mg