Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad is an easy, vegetarian main dish or side dish that is loaded with plant protein and big, Greek flavor!
Servings 8 People, as a side
Calories 222.5kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Oz Chickpea pasta (I used bow ties)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 Medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, cubed
- 1 Cup Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 Cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 Cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/3 Cup Red onion, minced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For the dressing:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 Cup Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add into a large bowl.
- Add the parsley, oregano and basil and mix well. Stir in all the other ingredients, except dressing ingredients.
- Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until thickened. Pour over the salad and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition
Calories: 222.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 14.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 8.3mg | Sodium: 466.5mg | Potassium: 133.5mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 6.6IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 9.2mg | Iron: 10.5mg