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Chickpea Pasta Salad

350kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 25 minutes
A refreshing and nutritious chickpea pasta salad packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Servings 4 servings
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz chickpea pasta or any pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced (red, yellow, or orange for color)
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Method

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. This helps to flavor the pasta as it cooks.
  2. Add the chickpea pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-10 minutes, until al dente.
  3. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined. This emulsifies the dressing, ensuring it coats the salad evenly.
Combine Everything
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced vegetables, chopped parsley, and feta cheese (if using).
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your liking.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories350kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein15gFat15gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol5mgSodium300mgPotassium600mgFiber10gSugar3gVitamin A1500IUVitamin C30mgCalcium150mgIron3mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to add other ingredients like olives, artichokes, or avocado. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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