Artichoke, Garbanzo, & Spinach Pasta Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces artichoke hearts, chopped
• 10 ounces canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 cups cooked pasta shells or 2 cups spiral shaped pasta or 2 cups rigatoni pasta
• 1 1/3 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 3/4 large tomato, chopped
• 3/4 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced button mushroom
• pimento stuffed olive, chopped (optional)
• 2 teaspoons olives or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons water
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons feta cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 mix artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, pasta, spinach leaves, tomato, bell pepper, mushrooms & pimento-stuffed olives(if using) in a large bowl.
• 2 blend olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, oregano or italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, & salt(if using) in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• 3 pour over salad and toss.
• 4 cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• 5 top with feta cheese before serving.