Chickpea Pasta Salad
This pasta with chickpeas and salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy side dish that's perfect for the summertime or spring!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 ounces pasta, cooked and drained
- 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed (one can)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup cucumber, quartered
- 1 cup feta, cubed
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper until combined.¼ cup olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lemon, juiced, salt and pepper, to taste
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Toss to combine, making sure all the ingredients are fully coated with the dressing.16 ounces pasta, cooked and drained, 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup kalamata olives, 1 cup cucumber, quartered, 1 cup feta, cubed, ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Top with fresh basil and serve.fresh basil, for garnish
Notes
- The best pasta shape for a pasta salad is one that holds dressing well, such as penne, fusilli, or rotini.
- Follow the package instructions when cooking the pasta and make sure to cook it until just al dente (firm to the bite). Overcooked pasta won't hold up well in the salad.
- After cooking, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. This helps prevent the pasta from mushy.
- You can adjust the ratio of olive oil to lemon juice to your taste preference.
- If the cucumber has large seeds, it's a good idea to scoop them out to avoid making the salad too watery.
- Use pitted olives to make eating easier.
- Use crumbled feta if desired.
- Before serving, taste the pasta salad and adjust the seasoning, if needed. You can use additional salt and pepper if needed to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 4mg
