Black Truffle Bowtie Pasta Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 lb. cooked bowtie pasta, drained & rinsed with cold water
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• a handful of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 10-12 sliced kalamata olives
• 1 can chickpeas or cannelini beans
• 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 2 teaspoon each of dried parsley and basil
• 2 tablespoon tahini (optional)
• 1/2 bottle of Annie''s black truffle vinaigrette

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently. Allow to chill for about an hour before serving.

Serves: a lot

Preparation time: 30 min prep/ 1 hour to sit