Fall Pasta Salad

Fall Pasta Salad. Healthy, vegan, gluten free

Fall Pasta Salad (vegan, gluten free)

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce package of chickpea pasta
  • 1 pound shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup chopped raw pecans
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil, add the Brussels sprouts.
  3. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes then remove for them to cool.
  4. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl
  5. When the pasta is done, rinse under cool water to cool it down.
  6. Add to a large bowl
  7. Then add the pecans, cranberries, Brussels sprouts, and dressing.
  8. Mix together and serve!
  9. If you aren’t vegan, add some feta cheese too!