Simple Grilled Kale +...Simple Grilled Kale + Red Pepper Tuscan Pasta Salad

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Simple Grilled Kale + Red Pepper Tuscan Pasta Salad a try. One serving contains 901 calories, 34g of protein, and 26g of fat. This recipe serves 6 and costs $3.24 per serving. This recipe is liked by 4498 foodies and cooks. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe from Half Baked Harvest requires short cut pasta, oregano, pepper, and basil. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 99%, this dish is great. Similar recipes include Simple Kale Salad, How to Upgrade a Simple BLT to Your Favorite Summer Lunch with These 2 Simple Tricks, and Grilled Ham, Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Panini.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat the grill to medium high heat.Rub the bell peppers with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.

2. 02

   Add the kale (stems on) to a large gallon size ziplock bag and add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and massage the olive oil onto the kale for 1 minute, making sure all of the oil coats the kale. Wrap the garlic cloves in a small piece of tine foil.

3. 03

   Place the bell peppers and garlic cloves on the grill and grill for 10 minutes, turning the peppers 2-3 times during cooking or until charred.

4. 04

   Remove the peppers to a plate and add the kale to the grill. Grill the kale for 30 seconds to 1 minute on one side, then flip and grill another 30 seconds to 1 minute or until just beginning to char on the edges.

5. 05

   Remove the kale leaves and the garlic from the grill. Allow the veggies to cool slightly and then slice the bell pepper, chop the kale and mince the garlic into a paste. Set aside.

6. 06

   Add the balsamic vinegar and honey to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a very low simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until liquid reduces by about half and is slightly syrupy.

7. 07

   Remove the balsamic from the heat add the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, mashed garlic paste and a pinch of crushed red pepper.

8. 08

   Whisk to combine and set aside.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the pasta according to package directions.