Description
A simple and refreshing pasta salad featuring chickpeas and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or celery.
- For a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chickpea salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad, quick salad, vegetable pasta salad