Basil Pesto Carrot Chickpea Protein Pasta Salad Story

Basil Pesto Carrot Chickpea Protein Pasta Salad

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This Basil Pesto Carrot Chickpea Protein Pasta Salad is a cold, vegetarian, salad recipe that has shredded carrot, basil pesto, chopped celery, chickpeas, and protein Penne pasta.

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This vegetarian, protein pasta salad is exactly the kind of thing that I would make in warmer weather or just year round as a meal prep option to have during the week for quick meal.

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prep time: 10 MINUTES

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In a large mixing bowl, add the chilled pasta, chickpeas, basil pesto, shredded carrot, chopped celery, optional sliced onion, mayonnaise and optional rice vinegar toss together.

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Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, add any additional ingredients to adjust to your tastes.

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