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Chickpea Pasta Salad with cucumbers and tomatoes in vinaigrette

Chickpea Pasta Salad Recipe

Chickpea Pasta Salad that’s fresh, zesty & protein-packed! Easy to make, perfect for summer, BBQs & meal prep. Ready in just 20 minutes!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz uncooked fusilli pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil the Pasta:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool pasta.
  2. Make the Dressing:
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Prep the Veggies:
    While pasta cooks, chop and prep all veggies and parsley.
  4. Assemble the Salad:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, red onion, and parsley.
  5. Toss with Dressing:
    Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss well until everything is coated.
  6. Chill and Serve:
    Let the salad sit for at least 15–30 minutes before serving. Garnish with more herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Additional Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Gluten-Free
  • Diet: GlutenFreeDiet

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 318
  • Sugar: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 9
  • Protein: 15