Vegan Pasta Salad

Vegan Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 bag whole wheat rotini or other noodles
• 1 large carrot, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 zucchini, cut into small chunks
• Several marinated artichoke hearts, cut into small pieces
• 2 stalks heart of palm, cut into small chunks
• 3/4 can chik peas
• Dressing of choice ( I used tahini dressing, as always, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Boil water and cook noodles. After straining, rinse with cold water until all noodles are fairly cool, and set aside. 
2. Meanwhile, lightly steam the carrots, zucchini and peas until slightly crunchy
3. In a large bowl, mix cool noodles, all cut up and cooked veggies, chik peas, and dressing, and mix well