Kale and Artichoke Pasta Salad with Lemon Lavender Dressing is light, refreshing, and a breeze to make. Try this at your next summer barbecue. 
Whoooo, that title is a mouthful! I was hoping to reel you in with an exciting recipe title that accurately conveys almost every ingredient in this tasty salad. If you’re reading, then I guess my job here is done!
After I made my Lemon Lavender Dressing, I realized I needed to actually…you know…dress something. It was the day of our neighborhood BBQ, so I decided a pasta salad would be just the thing. I love a good pasta salad, since they’re notoriously easy to make with things you already have, and this was (at least for me) no exception. Pasta: check. Canned artichoke hearts: check. Kale and chives in the garden: check. Dressing: perhaps the hardest part of this whole “from-the-pantry” salad, but I had it on hand, so check. Judging by the amount that was left in the bowl a few hours later (basically, none), I’d say it was a hit. If you’re so inclined, you can make it today as a last-minute contribution to your local Fourth of July party.
This salad is vegan, easy to prepare, and so much more unique than any other pasta salad you’ve tried. Be sure to tag me if you try it!
Kale and Artichoke Pasta Salad with Lemon Lavender Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini or similar sized pasta cooked according to the package directions
- 1 bunch tuscan kale about 8-10 big leaves, tough stems removed, leaves chopped (you can use regular kale, or substitute baby spinach leaves)
- 1 15 oz can artichoke hearts drained and quartered
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- About 1 cup Lemon Lavender Dressing (the whole recipe). Find the recipe here at https://whitecoatpinkapron.com/2017/06/27/lemon-lavender-dressing/. You can also substitute another lemon vinaigrette recipe, or just used bottled salad dressing.
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain, and place in a large serving bowl.
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While the water is boiling, make the dressing (see link above to recipe).
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While the pasta is still warm, add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl of pasta. Season to taste. Cover, and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
This looks incredible! Anything with artichoke hearts has my vote!
Thank you! I hope you get a chance to try it.
Oh I love kale and needed a new recipe. This looks so good and healthy too! Thanks
Thanks! Enjoy!
I am on a juice cleanse right now and this looks so TEMPTING! I will try it after my cleanse.
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That sounds terrible (at least for me, because I love food so much)! I hope it goes well and that it’s over soon!
oh yummy I love artichokes with anything!
Me too!
This sounds delicious! I love lemon and artichoke! Not a huge kale fan, so I’m glad you included spinach as a substitute.
You can definitely substitute almost anything for the kale without affecting the flavor too significantly!