PROTEIN CHIPOTLE PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box of chickpea pasta 

• 1 chopped bell pepper

• 1/2 of a cucumber, chopped

• 1/2 of a red onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup of sliced cherry tomatoes

• handful of cilantro roughly chopped 

• 1 can of black beans & corn, rinsed and drained

• Dressing: 

  • 1/4 cup of olive oil 

  • 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar 

  • *1/3 cup of plain greek yogurt 

  • juice of 1 lemon 

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tbsp of the liquid 

  • 2 tbsp of honey

  • Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Cook your pasta according to the box instructions.

• Chop up all your vegetables and prep your canned goods. 

• Use a blender or food processor to make your dressing and blend until creamy! 

• Add all your ingredients to a bowl. Mix until well combined. 

• The dressing makes about a cup, so you can save the rest in your fridge!