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Chickpea Pasta Salad

This healthy Chickpea Pasta Salad is perfect to serve with picky eaters around and you'll get some extra protein. It's filled with fresh and creamy ingredients all tossed in a cheesy Italian dressing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box banza chickpea noodles 8 oz
  • 1 cup English cucumber
  • ½ cup mini grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup red pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup diced green onion
  • 1 avocado
  • 8-10 basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup Trader Joe’s Italian Dressing with Romano Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Start by preparing the noodles according to the box instructions.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the fresh vegetables. Wash and finely dice the cucumber, grape tomatoes, red pepper, and green onion. Slice the avocado into thin slices or cubes and julienne the basil leaves.
  3. Once the noodles are cooked, strain and rinse with cold water. Place them in a salad bowl.
  4. Toss noodles with Italian dressing. Add cucumber, grape tomatoes, red pepper, feta cheese, green onion, and diced basil leaves to the noodles. Stir together.
  5. Garnish with more fresh ingredients if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store this pasta salad in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Note that it's best to store the avocado separately if you're making this recipe for meal prep. The avocado will brown quickly in the pasta.
  • A classic rotini or elbow pasta is best because it holds dressing well. Avoid loose noodles like linguine or angel hair.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 342mg (14%) Potassium 780mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 342mg 14%
Potassium 780mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.