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BBQ Pasta Salad

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Total time
20 min
Serves
6
BBQ Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 oz short pasta (224g)
  • 1/2 cup cashew cream (120g // or vegan mayo/sour cream)*
  • 1/4-1/3 cup of your favourite BBQ sauce (60-80g)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15g)
  • 2 tsp buffalo hot sauce (10g)
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili or cayenne powder, optional
  • 1 cup fresh cooked or canned corn (180g)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (110g)
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped (100g)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (30g)
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (400g // about 1 19oz can of chickpeas)
  • cilantro for garnish, optional

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook pasta until al dente following manufactures instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cashew cream, bbq sauce, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder and chili powder.

  3. 3

    Add the cooked pasta, celery, corn, bell pepper, onions and chickpeas to a bowl. Pour in all the dressing and toss until everything is well coated.

  4. 4

    Serve right away with some cilantro or cover and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

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