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chickpea pasta salad

A refreshing and protein-packed salad made with chickpea pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz chickpea pasta cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpea pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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