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Kale Pasta Salad

Course Salad

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

  • 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!