"Recipe for a pasta salad with spinach, chickpeas and a tahini vinaigrette dressing...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Salad:
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1/2 lb. dry pasta (your choice of shape)
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1 cup chickpeas (canned is fine, rinsed and drained)
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1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
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For the Dressing:
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2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic scapes (or 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon sesame paste ( tahini )
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3 - 4 tablespoons water (depending on desired consistency)
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Pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Salt, to taste