Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair
Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair balances tender chickpea pasta with sweet roasted squash and crisp green beans, all tied together by briny Kalamata olives and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. A bright sherry vinaigrette and fresh oregano add lift and depth, making it vibrant and satisfying. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch that holds well.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine squash and green beans; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with smoked paprika, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, then toss to coat. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Set the bowl aside.
- 3
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven until tender and starting to brown, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 9 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the reserved bowl.
- 5
Gently stir the squash-bean mixture, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano into the pasta.
- 6
Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons oil with the vinegar in a small bowl; pour over the salad and toss gently until combined.
- Calories 354.31 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 6.55 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 45.54 g 17%
- Total Fat 17.45 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.52 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 165.88 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.3 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 661.34 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 14.58 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 14.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair is a Greek side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chickpea Shell Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 354.31 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair made of?
- The main ingredients are Chickpea Shell Pasta, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano, Green Beans, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair healthy?
- Chickpea Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Flair has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 354.31 calories and 6.55 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.88 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.52 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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