Elevate your salad game with our fresh and flavorful kale pasta salad recipe, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and vibrant tastes. Picture tender pasta mixed with crisp, nutrient-packed kale, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and tangy red onions, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette.
Not only is this kale pasta salad a treat for the taste buds, but it’s also very nutritious. Packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats, this salad supports your overall health and leaves you feeling energized and satisfied.
Feel free to customize your kale pasta salad with additional toppings like feta cheese, nuts, seeds, or your favorite protein to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Kale Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing
- ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Mayo
- ½ tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp Dried Basil
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Fresh Cracked Pepper
For the salad
- 8 oz Penne Pasta
- 8 oz Kale (chopped)
- 1 pint Grape Tomatoes
- ½ Red Onion
- 15 oz Canned Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Boil pasta to al dente. Drain and cool.
- Add kale to a large bowl. Drizzle 1/3 of the prepared dressing and massage into kale. Continue for 3-5 minutes until kale has wilted to half its volume.
- Slice grape tomatoes in half. Thinly slice red onion.
- Add the cooled pasta to the kale. Add the tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, and parmesan.
- Pour the rest of the dressing over top and stir salad until well combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
