Description
A vibrant and nutritious pasta salad packed with protein from chickpeas, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole grain or high protein pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, chickpeas, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor. Use seasonal vegetables for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, high protein, vegetarian, meal prep, summer recipes
