Recipes

Gluten-Free Kale Pesto Pea Pasta Salad

By McKenna Ruzga

When the days get warmer, there's nothing like a pesto pasta salad to satisfy that craving for a fresh, satisfying meal packed with greens. This gluten-free kale pesto pea pasta salad is a little twist on a classic - and all you have to do is toss some ingredients into a food processor!

INGREDIENTS

1 package Taste Republic Gluten-Free Fusilli
1 cup peas
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup basil leaves
3 large kale leaves, stems removed
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup avocado oil

DIRECTIONS

To make the pesto, add pine nuts, basil, kale, lime juice, salt, and avocado oil to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Cook Fusilli and peas in boiling water for about 3 minutes, or until the pasta reaches your desired texture.
Drain the Fusilli and peas, then toss with the pesto until evenly coated.
Serve and enjoy!

Recipe via @thefitdelish