Description
A vibrant Italian pasta salad filled with fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
Allow the salad to chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Use the freshest ingredients possible for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg