Zesty Pasta Salad

Zesty Pasta Salad

  • Servings: 8
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This fresh and delicious pasta salad is an easy and convenient meal option!


Ingredients

    Salad
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 cups cooked pasta of choice
  • Optional: Chopped avocado
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 – 1 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp mustard (I used honey mustard)
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for the dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, add pasta, beans, corn, veggies, and dressing.
  3. Mix together to coat well.
  4. Let marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Per Serving: Energy/Calories: 352 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 11.6 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 1.9 g | Sodium: 333 mg | Fibre: 10.9 g | Total Sugars: 4.6 g

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