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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta Chickpea Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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 16%
- Protein 10.21 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 45.24 g 16%
- Total Fat 10.67 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.71 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 394.71 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.79 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 94.55 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 35.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.31 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Pasta Chickpea Salad healthy?
- Pasta Chickpea Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 311.55 calories and 10.21 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 394.71 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.71 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, 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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