Artichoke, Garbanzo, & Spinach Pasta Salad
Ready In: 15 mins
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces artichoke hearts, chopped
- 10 ounces canned garbanzo beans, drained
- 2 cups cooked pasta shells or 2 cups spiral shaped pasta or 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 1 1⁄3 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
- 3⁄4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 3⁄4 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup sliced button mushroom
- pimento stuffed olive, chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons olives or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons water
- 3⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons feta cheese, grated
Directions
- Mix artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, pasta, spinach leaves, tomato, bell pepper, mushrooms & pimento-stuffed olives(if using) in a large bowl.
- Blend olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, oregano or Italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, & salt(if using) in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Pour over salad and toss.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
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