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Kale Pasta Salad

Orzo, kale, tomatoes, chickpeas, and Parmesan are tossed with a creamy balsamic dressing for a quick pasta salad.

$1.19per serving $
22 minstart to table
6servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 1/2 cups finely chopped kale
  • 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning blend
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Boil the orzo in salted water according to the package timing, then drain and cool it under cold water.
  2. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add kale to the dressing and toss for 2 minutes to soften it.
  4. Add the orzo, tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and Parmesan, then toss until coated.

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