Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: PT-493038H34M44S
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounces of pasta; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad, perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. This colorful salad combines tender pasta, protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta, and kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a wholesome, satisfying dish that’s both easy to make and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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Pasta Salad

8 ounces of pasta
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
Mix salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Add pasta: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine everything evenly.
Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
Toss salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and chickpea mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the flavorful dressing.
Chill before serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

You can substitute the feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative to make this salad vegan-friendly.
Try adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil to enhance the freshness.
For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu.
Use gluten-free pasta if you require a gluten-free version.
Make sure to rinse the chickpeas well to reduce any canned flavor.