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Pesto Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box pasta cooked and drained
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup pickled onions optional
  • 6 oz cubed mozzarella or feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni diced
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2-3 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
  • Salt pepper, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning
  • Parmesan cheese for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain it and rinse with cool water.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  3. Stir together the pasta, chickpeas, spinach, bell pepper, onions, pepperoni, and cheese.
  4. Add the pesto, balsamic vinegar and garlic powder,
  5. Add additional seasonings to taste, then top it with parmesan cheese for serving.