Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Step 1

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, sugar, and pepper until well combined.

Step 2

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired, then set aside.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender.

Step 4

Drain pasta, then rinse with cold water until chilled. Set aside to drain further.

Step 5

Place kale in a large bowl; add about 1/4 cup of vinaigrette. Massage dressing into kale with hands, until kale is tender and volume is reduced by about 1/2.

Step 6

Add pasta and all remaining ingredients to kale.

Step 7

Whisk remaining vinaigrette, then pour over salad. Mix well. Taste salad and adjust seasoning with a salt, if desired.

Step 8

Serve pasta salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy!