Catelli Bistro Chickpea And Mint Fusilli Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Pour soaked chickpeas into a colander to drain and put in a medium-size soup pot. Add water to cover by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Add onion, bay leaves, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons salt. Skim off and discard any rising foam. Lower heat and simmer gently for about 45 minutes, until tender. (May prepare in advance and reheat).
• Drain hot chickpeas (reserve broth for another purpose, such as soup) and discard onion and aromatics. Return chickpeas to pot and add olive oil and turmeric or saffron, stirring to distribute. Taste for salt and adjust.
• Transfer to a warm serving bowl. Mix mint, scallions and cilantro together and sprinkle over top. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Cook fusilli according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, halve the cucumber lengthwise and use the end of a spoon to scoop and discard seeds. Chop cucumber into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces; set aside.
• Lemony-Yogurt Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add cucumber, chickpeas, onion and orange pepper to pasta; toss with dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Fold in olives and mint just before serving.