Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean in a single bowl. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with colorful fresh vegetables and zesty lemon dressing. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it’s not only healthy but also an ideal choice for meal prep. Enjoy it as a main course or as a refreshing side dish that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg