Notes

A good old salad that is high in protein and has a lot of complex flavors. Takes less than 30 minutes to make and is extremely filling. This recipe is for 4-5 servings

Ingredients

  • Salad mix/ Spinach/ Any leafy green
  • Italian sausage (mild/hot)
  • Large can of chickpeas
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Cucumber
  • Olive oil
  • White balsamic vinegar
  • Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces of pasta (bowties, spirals, or any non-stringy shape)

Steps

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350
  2. Cook pasta according to the package directions
  3. Drain the chickpeas and roast them in the oven. Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder
  4. Roast sausages in the oven as well
  5. Dice bell peppers and cucumber
  6. Combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk together
  7. In your serving bowl place the salad mix, then place in cucumbers and bell peppers
  8. Once the hot food is done in the oven should be about 15 minutes remove and let it cool down
  9. Slice the sausages into coins and place both the sausage and chickpeas in equal amounts into your bowls
  10. Garnish with grated parmesan and your olive oil/vinegarette
  11. Enjoy.