#2226 - Hummus Dip

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 16oz. can of chick peas (drained)
1/8 cup canola oil
1/8 cup olive oil
3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1 or 2 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
salt
pepper
Optional: a few tsp. of chopped fresh parsley

Drain chick peas and place them in a blender or a food processor--blend on high. Add canola oil, olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic--blend on high until smooth. Taste--add salt and pepper to your taste--blend again on high until smooth and seasoned to your taste. If using fresh parsley, add it and blend again on high until smooth and mixed.

#1425 - Spinach Pasta Salad

(by Shirley McNevich)

3 cups bowtie pasta (cooked and drained according to box directions)
2 cups fresh baby spinach (washed and drained)
1 cup shredded sharp cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes (each sliced in half)
3/4 cup drained chick peas
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/4 to 1/2 cup drained sliced olives

In a bowl add drained pasta, spinach, chick peas, and sliced olives--toss until mixed. Add sliced cherry tomatoes, Italian dressing, and shredded cheese--toss. If too dry add a little more Italian dressing.