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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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.)
  2. 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. 
  3. To prepare the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, water, garlic, salt, oregano and maple syrup.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.