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Kale Pasta salad

This kale pasta salad is made with red onion, red bell pepper, freshly shaved parmesan, and balsamic for a great nutritious make-ahead dish!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic recipes, kale pasta salad, kale recipes, make-ahead, pasta salad with balsamic
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 box cellentani pasta cooked with 2 teaspoon salt in water One pound. looks similar to macaroni.
  • 4 cups washed kale with stems removed messaged with 2-3 tbsps of olive oil
  • ½ red onion diced
  • ½ large red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese

Dressing

  • ½ cup good quality balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions adding 2 teaspoon of salt to the water. Strain and add to a large bowl.
  • Chop the onion, and bell pepper and set aside.
  • Wash the kale and pull the leaves off of the stems. Chop the kale into bite-size pieces. Add your washed kale to a bowl and add 3 tablespoon of olive oil and a little salt. Massage the kale leaves for a couple of minutes to make them tender.
  • Add kale, onion, and bell pepper to the pasta. Pour on the balsamic dressing. Shave in a ½ cup of fresh parmesan and stir well.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

Dressing

  • Mix all ingredients together well.