Description
Mediterranean pasta salad with chickpeas is a colorful and nutritious dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. Combining al dente rotini pasta, creamy chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners, each bite offers a delightful burst of flavor. Enjoy this vibrant and healthy meal that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water and drain.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chickpeas, vegetables, parsley, and feta (if using). Pour over dressing and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg