Chickpea Pasta Salad

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpea or lentil pasta
• ½ cup diced vegetables of choice
• 1 cup mixed greens
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Start by laying out all ingredients.
2. Bring pot of water to a boil and make pasta according to package instructions. Strain and set aside to cool.
3. Chop vegetables and nuts.
4. Add all vegetables to a bowl with greens and cooled pasta.
5. Make the dressing by combining lemon, Dijon mustard and oil in a dish.
6. Top salad with dressing and place in container to store up to three days.

Chef tip: Using heartier greens like arugula, spinach or kale will keep the greens from wilting under the dressing.

Nutrition fact: Legume based pastas are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber that help stabilize blood sugar over time.

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