Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Chickpeas
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Chickpeas
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This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is an easy make-ahead meal that's loaded with plant-based protein. Made with lentil pasta and tossed with a flavorful sun-dried tomato dressing.
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Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces red lentil pasta (I like Tolerant brand)
- 1 cucumber , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 1/2 red onion , diced
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas , drained (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- feta , for serving (optional)
- sliced black olives , for serving (optional)
Instructions
- To get started, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to salt the water well. (I use 1 teaspoon of salt to 6 cups of water.)
- While the pasta is cooking, you can chop the cucumber, red pepper, and red onion and add them to a large bowl as you go. Stir in the chickpeas, too.
- To prepare the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, water, garlic, salt, oregano and maple syrup.
- When the pasta is done cooking, drain it well when add it to the large bowl with the vegetables and chickpeas. Pour the dressing over the top, and toss well to coat. Add more salt, or some freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the salad to the fridge to chill it until you're ready to serve, at least 2 hours. Add sliced olives and feta cheese, if desired, right before serving. This salad should keep well in the fridge for at least 3 days in airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Potassium
420mg
(12%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
44.6mg
(50%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
6.4mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 44.6mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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