12/11/2020
Happy Thursday everyone!
I am currently obsessed with this Greek inspired pasta salad! Loaded with whole grain pasta, garbanzo beans, lots of wholesome veggies, and a drizzle of tasty basil chili oil. Finally a lunch that I feel great about getting a second (maybe even a third 😉 🤤) serving of!
Whole grain rotini pasta
Garbanzo beans
Chopped fresh spinach
Diced bell pepper
Quartered cherry tomatoes
Diced red onion
Sliced kalamata olives
Mix all ingredients together with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a spoonful of kalamata olive brine, cracked black pepper, and salt to taste. Drizzle in some basil chili oil and you’re all set! This can be stored in the fridge for an easy, ready-to-go lunch throughout the week!
Basil chili oil:
Chop some fresh basil and stir into extra virgin olive oil with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. This mix can hold up to a week (or longer in the fridge) and infuses more the longer it sits! This oil also works great for other pasta dishes or with sautéed vegetables like zucchini or broccoli 🥦!