GREEK FRESH PASTA SALAD

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Pasta Ingredients
12 oz Bow Tie Pasta
1/2 tsp salt
1 Teaspoon Oil
water for boiling
Salad Ingredients :
2 cups (5 oz) grape tomatoes halved
4 cups of packed baby spinach
1 cup Calamata Olives - pitted and sliced
1 cup artichoke hearts ( if using can, rinse and drain the liquid)
1 can of Chickpeas ( Garbanzo Beans)- rinse and drain the liquid
1 cup favorite Greek Salad dressing
3-4 sprig of fresh parsley leaves roughly chopped for garnish
Fresh ground black pepper and red chili flakes (optional )

Steps:

Boil the bow tie pasta with the salt and oil in the water according to the package until al dente. While the pasta is happening, rinse and drain all canned ingredients. Chop the vegetables. After the pasta is finished, rinse it under cold tap water. Drain well. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, all the veggies and chickpeas. Pour dressing over. Mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and fresh cracked black pepper and red chili flakes . Bon appetite!!