This is a wonderful salad just on its own. You can add any broiled or grilled organic meat cut into strips and layered on top and it is a great summer meal. Using Kamut, Spelt or brown rice pasta is a great choice.
Ingredients
Serves 4
2 1/2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
1 package of desired pasta
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin organic olive oil
1 cup celery, cut crosswise
1 can organic chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup fresh shredded basil, plus more for garnish
Directions
1.Steam green beans until tender, about 5 minutes, set aside.
2.Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil in a steady stream.
4.Add celery, chickpeas, and green beans to the vinaigrette. Then add pasta and toss well to combine.
5.Let pasta salad marinate for at least 1 hour.
6.Just before serving, stir in shredded basil.
There you have it, a quick and delicious salad for everyone to enjoy!!You can easily add organic tomatoes and red onions to this salad...make it your own!!!
Sylvie Thibert
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