Chickpea and Pasta Salad

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 (15 oz. cans) chick peas (Garbanzo beans)Drained and rinsed
1 16 oz. pasta shellsFor vegan: use vegan pasta
1 cup frozen green beansCooked and Chopped
1/2 cup celeryWashed, trimmed and diced
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, Cut into 1/2 inch cubesFor vegan: use vegan cheese 
1 small red onionPeeled, washed, and finely chopped
2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Cook pasta according to the directions on package.  
21 minute before pasta is done cooking add green beans.
3Drain green beans and pasta.
4In a large bowl whisk together, parsley flakes, juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
5Add pasta, green beans, celery, red onion and toss to coat.  Serve chilled

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates