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Mediterranean Kale Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Kale Pasta Salad is made with cavatappi pasta, shredded kale, feta cheese, shredded Parmesan, and sundried tomatoes in a fresh basil garlic oil. It’s a flavorful summer side dish or a deliciously satisfying lunch!
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cavatappi corkscrew pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2/3 cup fresh basil washed and torn
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 1 tbsp. white vinegar
  • Pinch crushed red pepper
  • 6 cups chopped kale
  • 8 oz. feta cheese block cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • In blender or food processor, add garlic, basil, olive oil, water, vinegar, and red pepper. Season with salt and pepper and pulse until smooth.
  • Add kale to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of basil oil over kale and massage into leaves.
  • Add the cooled pasta, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and sundried tomatoes to the kale. Stir to combine.
  • Pour in the rest of the basil garlic oil and stir to combine.
  • Season the pasta salad with salt and pepper and serve immediately or chill in the fridge.