Description
Classic Greek Pasta Salad With Chickpeas is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines wholesome ingredients for a delightful experience. Perfect for gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with chopped veggies and chickpeas. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently until well combined.
- Crumble feta on top just before serving and gently fold it in.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts or avocado.
- You can substitute chickpeas with black beans for a different flavor profile.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg