Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad packed with plant-based protein, garbanzo bean rotini, colorful vegetables, and a delicious peanut dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-4 teaspoons sriracha (optional for spice)
- 8 oz garbanzo bean rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 4 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the garbanzo bean rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients: orange juice, peanut butter, rice vinegar, liquid aminos, maple syrup, garlic, and sriracha until smooth.
- Fold in the cooled pasta, chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, and scallions into the dressing. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
Notes
For a spicier salad, adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preference. Also, feel free to experiment with different vegetables.