Mediterranean Vegan Pasta Salad
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Mediterranean Vegan Pasta Salad
Description
This Mediterranean Vegan Pasta Salad includes pasta cooked to slightly less than al dente to maintain firmness after chilling. Fresh vegetables such as sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and green bell peppers provide crunch and brightness. Black olives deliver savory brininess, while canned chickpeas add protein and a hearty texture.
The dressing combines olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice, lending acidity and richness that unify the ingredients. Fresh minced parsley adds herbal freshness. The salad is mixed once the pasta has cooled; chilling for at least 30 minutes allows flavors to meld and develops a refreshing cold dish.
This salad fits well alongside Mediterranean-style meals or as a stand-alone light lunch or picnic option. The notes recommend rinsing cooked pasta under cold water to speed cooling and tweaking the pasta cooking time to avoid sogginess.
Ingredients
- 1 pasta 16-ounce package
- 1 cup cucumber sliced and halved
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ¾ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- 3 tablespoons Curly parsley minced
- 1 black olives drained, 2.25-ounce can, sliced
- 1 garbanzo beans canned
- ⅛ cup olive oil
- ⅛ to ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix them together.
- Add the cooked pasta and thoroughly combine. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just shy of al dente, usually 1-2 minutes less than package directions, to prevent sogginess after chilling.
- Rinse cooked pasta under cold water to cool quickly before mixing with other ingredients.
- Prepare the vegetables ahead or use a mandoline or food chopper to reduce prep time.
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 716 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 716kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 123g | 41% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 815mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1136IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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