Mediterranean Pasta and Kale Salad with Garlic Basil Dressing 

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makes 4 cups
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

Preparation

• 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.

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