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Mediterranean Pasta & Kale Salad with Garlic Basil Dressing

Mediterranean Pasta & Kale Salad with Garlic Basil Dressing: fresh kale, chilled pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and Parmesan.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 cups

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Cheese Grater (if grating Parmesan)
  • Pot (for boiling pasta)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pasta
  • 2 cups kale roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

For Garlic Basil Dressing :

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil stems removed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2-2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook Pasta: bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain pasta and allow to cool slightly before mixing into salad.
  • Make Dressing: add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender. Run on high until ingredients are fully blended. Taste dressing and add more salt if needed. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use.
  • Mix Salad: add a touch of oil to roughly chopped kale and gently massage leaves between fingers for 1-2 minutes to tenderize. Add kale, sun dried tomatoes, feta, parmesan, and pasta to a medium mixing bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Keyword basil, easy, feta, garlic, kale, parmesan, pasta, salad, sun dried tomatoes
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