BIG Kale Pasta Salad

Name: BIG Kale Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil ($0.85); 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ($0.42); 2 Tbsp mayonnaise ($0.15); ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.09); 1 garlic clove (minced, $0.08); ½ tsp dried basil ($0.05); ¼ tsp salt ($0.02); ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02); 8 oz. penne pasta (uncooked, $0.67); 8 oz. chopped kale ($1.50*); 1 pint grape tomatoes ($2.00); ½ red onion ($0.22); 15 oz. can chickpeas (drained and rinsed, $1.09**); ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, $0.72)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Kale Pasta Salad is a cold, meal-worthy pasta salad made with tender massaged kale, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, red onion, Parmesan, and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s budget-friendly and easy to prep ahead!

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:18:55 GMT