PESTO PASTA AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Pesto Pasta and Chickpea Salad image

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked & drained
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 -4 tablespoons Italian dressing (Homemade Italian Salad Dressing)
2 -3 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 ounces asiago cheese, shredded

Steps:

Prepare bow-tie pasta according to package directions.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix well. Increasing or decreasing the Italian dressing and pesto to taste.
Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 466.5, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 1, Protein 9.5