4-6ozany short small pastashell, elbow, short penne
114 ozcan cooked chickpea, drainedskip and double on the pasta if you prefer only pasta
4-5cupsfresh arugula
1cupfresh strawberrieshulled and halved
1cupblackberrieshalved if large
½-¾cupbaby mozzarella balls
½-¾cupbasil vinaigrette
1tbspbasil leaves, chiffonade
balsamic glaze to drizzle
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool the pasta to room temperature or rinse under cold water if you forgot. Add to a large plate or bowl. Drain a can of chickpeas, add it to the bowl as well.
Once cooled, drained toss the pasta and chickpeas with basil vinaigrette.
Add the arugula, strawberries, blackberries and baby mozzarella balls to the pasta chickpea. Mix well.
If the salad looks dry add more basil vinaigrette. Just before serving top the pasta salad with balsamic glaze. Enjoy!!