Description
Mediterranean chickpea pasta salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This protein-packed salad combines hearty chickpeas with al dente pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick lunch option that will leave you feeling satisfied without being weighed down.
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, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg