Pasta Chickpea Salad
Pasta Chickpea Salad pairs tender rotelle with briny olives, fresh herbs, and green onions for a bright, savory bite. Chickpeas add hearty texture, while a splash of red wine vinegar and a final toss of Parmesan bring tang and richness after chilling. It’s a refreshing make-ahead dish ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until slightly firm, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olives, oregano, parsley, green onions, and chickpeas. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Move the chickpea mixture to a large bowl; add the pasta and toss. Stir in the vinegar and grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 4
When ready to serve, taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Calories 311.55 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.21 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.67 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.71 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.29 mg Low Source
- Sodium 407.94 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.04 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 113.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate
- Potassium 35.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 21.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pasta Chickpea Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano, Fresh Parsley, and Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 311.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta Chickpea Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Pasta Chickpea Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano, Fresh Parsley, Garbanzo Beans, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta Chickpea Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 311.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta Chickpea Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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