Healthy Alternative Recipes
Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 19-oz/540 ml can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 14-oz/398 ml can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and quartered
• 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and cut in strips (about ¾ cup), or ½ cup chopped pimiento
• 2 tbsp chopped hot banana pepper or jalapeno, optional
• 2 cups cooked small pasta (little bows or shells)
• 4 oz lean ham, trimmed, cut in thin strips (about 1 cup)
• 4 oz smoked turkey roll, cut in thin strips (about 1 cup)
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 2  cloves garlic, mince
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, artichokes, red peppers, hot pepper (if using), pasta, ham and turkey.
2. To make dressing, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, olive oil and parsley.
3. Combine dressing with salad. Taste and add salt and pepper.
   
   

Recipe Notes

Makes 8 servings

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