It really doesn’t get much easier than this weeknight pasta salad. I prefer to use store-bought pesto in the fall and winter, and then make my own fresh pesto in the summer when my basil plants are taking over!

Chickpea Pesto Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is so easy, it is suitable for a weeknight dinner. Use store-bought pesto in the colder months, and fresh pesto when basil is in season.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small pasta, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 1 cup prepared pesto
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, and stir well until everything is coated in pesto. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 650Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 10gSugar: 7gProtein: 21g
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