WAGON WHEELS WITH CHICKPEAS AND CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING

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Wagon Wheels With Chickpeas and Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing image

This is from my 365 Ways to Cook Pasta Cookbook. It looks like such a great combination of flavors. I will probably leave out the mayonnaise.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Combine the pasta, chick peas, celery, onion and green pepper in a large bowl.
  • Separately whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
  • Fold the dressing into the pasta mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 653.6, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 12.9

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