Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe - Healthy Italian Side Dish | Zucchini Bread Recipes

Ingredients

• 12 oz short pasta (fusilli or farfalle)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra‑virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 tbsp toasted walnuts