#100FootJourney Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Below recipe was received from DreamWorks Pictures’ THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY. Make sure to check out DreamWorks Pictures’ THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY in theaters on August 8th.

Chickpeas are considered a super food, and they’re extremely good for those trying to lose weight. Don’t let this fourth of July hinder your weight loss efforts, serve Pasta Salad with Chickpeas!

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas – rinsed well
2 cucumbers seeded and diced
3 tomatoes seeded and dices
1 1/2 medium red onion diced
pomegranate seeds
1 lb. spiral noodles cooked according to package
1 lime
1/4 cup garlic oil (see below)
2 tsp Chaat Masala
salt and pepper to taste
bunch of cilantro chopped

Garlic Oil

1/4 c. olive oil
1 serrano chile -slit 2 or 3 times
5 cloves of garlic (with skins) cut in half

Garlic Oil

1.) Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Combine the olive oil, Serrano chili, and garlic in a glass baking dish. Place in the heated oven for at least 45 minutes. Allow to cool before using on the salad.

2.) After cooling strain the oil to remove the garlic cloves and chili. Store in a sealed jar.

Pasta Salad

1.) Combines the cucumbers, chickpeas, tomatoes, pomegranate, onion, and pasta in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.

2.) In a separate jar, combine the garlic oil with lime juice and chaat masala. Cover the jar and shake.

3.) Pour the dressing on the salad and season to taste with salt and pepper. Use pomegranate seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish. Refrigerate overnight if possible before serving.