Ingredients
1 16 oz pkg Brown rice spiral pasta
1 large Red bell pepper, diced
1 12 oz pkg Frozen corn
1 can Black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can Chickpeas
1 cup Green olives sliced (we use Italian without pimento)
1/4 cup Olive brine (liquid olives are packed in)
3-4 cloves Garlic (minced or pressed)
3/4 cup Mayo - or to taste (recipe below)
2-3 tbs. Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Cook pasta till just done. Rinse in cold water, and refrigerate until cool. Mix together all ingredients except pasta. Gently fold in pasta and mix well.
Ingredients
MAYO (Makes 1 1/2 cups)
1 12 oz pkg Extra firm silken tofu, drained
1 tsp. Dry mustard
1 tsp. Onion powder
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
3 tbsp. Red wine or Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Chill till ready to serve. Keeps for at least 1 week, refrigerated.