Bold and Flavorful Buffalo Chickpea Pasta with Creamy Dressing - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound short pasta such as cavatappi, cooked and cooled
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 large red onion or 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 small avocados, chopped
• 2 green onions, diced for topping
• 1 teaspoon avocado oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
• 2/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, to taste