Tastykitchen.com Pesto Pasta Salad (gluten-free, Dairy-free) Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Tastykitchen.com Pesto Pasta Salad (gluten-free, Dairy-free) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Tastykitchen.com Pesto Pasta Salad (gluten-free, Dairy-free) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 204 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 531
Total Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 443mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 112mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 334mg Vitamin A: 197mcg
Vitamin C: 33mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 8 ounces, weight Pasta (I Prefer Banza)
  • 2 cups Kale, Washed And Trimmed
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 2 cups Finely Sliced Red Cabbage
  • ¾ cups Mayo (I Love The Primal Kitchen Brand)
  • ½ cups Pesto (as Prepared In Recipe)
  • 1 bunch Mixed Greens, For Serving (optional)
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, To Taste
  • FOR THE PESTO:
  • 4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Torn And Stems Removed
  • ¼ cups Walnuts
  • 3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons Oil (grapeseed, Avocado, Or Olive Work Best)
  • 1 whole Shallot, Diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, Toaste
  • 2 cloves Garlic

Instructions

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