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Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

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This easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes less than 30 minutes to make and is loaded with fresh veggies for a hearty side dish or simple meal prep recipe!

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta Salad
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Italian/American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of my homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
  • 3 cups fresh chopped kale
  • 16 oz. pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 (15 oz. ) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers
  • 1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Make a batch of my super quick and easy Homemade Italian Dressing. 
  2. Add kale to a large bowl. Pour about a 1/4 cup of the dressing over the kale. Massage kale for a few minutes until it begins to wilt and becomes brighter green in color.
  3. Add pasta, beans, mozzarella, bell pepper, red onion, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers, and fresh chopped parsley to the large bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over the pasta and mix until well combined. 
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/pasta-salad-with-italian-dressing/