About the Recipe
a whole new twist on pasta salad!
Ingredients
8 oz whole-wheat fusilli (spiral) pasta
2 C cherry tomatoes, rinsed and
halved
1 large green bell pepper, rinsed
and sliced in pieces � inch wide
by 2 inches long
� C red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, rinsed and
shredded finely or sliced into
small chunks (about 1 C)
1 can (15� oz) low-sodium chickpeas
(or garbanzo beans), drained
and rinsed
1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and
cut into thin strips (or 1 tsp dried)
� tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
� C shredded parmesan cheese
Preparation
1 In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a
boil over high heat.
2 Add pasta, and cook according to package
directions for the shortest recommended time,
about 8�9 minutes. Drain. Rinse pasta under cold
running water to cool, about 3 minutes.
3 Place all the vegetables and beans in a large salad
serving bowl. Season with basil, salt, and pepper.
4 Add the cooled pasta.
5 Combine olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Mix
until completely blended. Pour over vegetables and
pasta. Mix gently until well coated.
6 Divide into four equal portions. Top each with
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese.