This pasta salad is so refreshing and filling. Using a bean-based pasta adds more fiber, protein, and nutrients, thus creating a better feeling of fullness, providing long-lasting energy, and nourishing the body with increased vitamins and minerals. Here’s a picture of the pasta box I used…

You can find the Banza brand chickpea pasta on Amazon for the best price here as a variety pack (can be used for warm pasta dishes, mac and cheese, etc.).

Here’s a link to the barilla brand on Amazon as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Banza or Barilla chickpea pasta
• 1-2 cups chopped raw veggies of choice (I like bell pepper, onion, tomato, and black olives).
• 1/2 package of turkey pepperoni
• 4 ounces (1 cup) feta cheese (or other cheese of choice)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Method:

1. Cook pasta per package directions and rinse with cold water. Put in fridge to chill while you prep the other ingredients.
2. Chop veggies (or purchase pre-chopped).
3. Add all ingredients to pasta.

*Store in fridge for up to five days.