Chickpea pasta salad with walnut dressing
From Forks over Knives
2 c Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 c penne, cooked
1 c chickpeas, cooked
1/3 c carrot, diced
1/3 c celery, diced
1/3 c red pepper, diced
2 T onion, minced
2 T walnuts
1 1/2 t fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 t cider vinegar
1/4 t garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Combine lettuce, penne, chickpeas, carrots, celery, red pepper and onion.
Blend walnuts, parsley, vinegar, garlic powder and salt and pepper in a blender until smooth. (I had to add more cider vinegar and some oil to get to a paste consistency. It "melts" a little when added to warm chickpea and penne mixture).
Toss salad with dressing.
