Chickpea Pasta Salad
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Chickpea Pasta Salad
Description
The pasta salad starts with cooking chickpea-based noodles following package instructions. While the noodles cook, fresh ingredients such as English cucumber, grape tomatoes, red pepper, green onion, ripe avocado, and fresh basil are prepared by washing and finely dicing or slicing to add varied textures and fresh flavor.
Once cooked, the noodles are rinsed with cold water to stop cooking and cooled before tossing with Italian dressing, which coats the pasta with tangy, slightly creamy seasoning. The vegetables and crumbled feta cheese are then combined, creating a salad that balances the pasta's hearty texture with crisp vegetables and creamy, salty feta.
Avocado adds smoothness and richness to the mix, though if making ahead for meal prep, it is recommended to store avocado separately to prevent browning. This salad holds well refrigerated for several days and makes a filling lunch or side dish with a Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 Banza chickpea noodles 8 oz, boxed
- 1 cup English cucumber
- ½ cup grape tomato mini
- ½ cup red pepper
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup green onion diced
- 1 avocado
- 8-10 basil leaves
- ⅓ cup Italian dressing Trader Joe’s brand with Romano Cheese
Instructions
- Start by preparing the noodles according to the box instructions.
- 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.
- Once the noodles are cooked, strain and rinse with cold water. Place them in a salad bowl.
- Toss noodles with Italian dressing. Add cucumber, grape tomatoes, red pepper, feta cheese, green onion, and diced basil leaves to the noodles. Stir together.
- Garnish with more fresh ingredients if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the salad refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Keep avocado separate if preparing ahead to prevent browning.
- Rotini or elbow pasta is best to hold dressing; avoid loose noodles like linguine or angel hair.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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