Ingredients

  • 1 lb fusilli
  • 4 cups chickpeas, cooked and drained
  • 3 cups artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup black olives, pitted and drained
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground red pepper

Method

  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and then chill in ice cold water until needed.
  • In a large boil add your chick peas, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, onions and black olives. Drain pasta and add.
  • In a seperate jar add your olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and peppers.
  • Shake contents in jar until blended well. Pour over oil mixture over veggies.
  • Toss and serve.