Mediterranean Pasta Salad

You Will Need:

• 250g chickpea pasta

• 1 cup white beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 diced roma tomatoes

• 2 tbsp pine nuts

• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1/4 cup olives (black or green), sliced

• 1 bunch broccolini, steamed and chopped

For the dressing:

• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

How to Make:

1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Steam the broccolini until tender but still vibrant green.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing.

4. Combine the cooked pasta, steamed broccolini, beans, onion, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and olives in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated.

5. Sprinkle the pine nuts on top before serving.