JIM'S BIRTHDAY PASTA SALAD

Jim's Birthday Pasta Salad image

Provided by MOTTSBELA

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
½ cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente; drain and cool.
In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked penne, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, basil leaves, and Italian salad dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 324.9 mg, Sugar 1 g