Kale Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
An easy recipe, yet so distinctive in taste - that's the magic of this kale pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes. Whipping this up in your kitchen might just evolve your perspective on friend-soothing, mood-boosting salads.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup cooked pasta any shape you like
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing and drying the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to mingle and the kale to soften slightly.