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A Fresh, High-Protein Chickpea Pasta Salad Bursting With Flavor!

This Healthy Chickpea Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with plant-based protein. It’s the perfect recipe for meal prep, work lunches, or a quick no-fuss dinner. With chickpeas, veggies, herbs, and a bright vinaigrette, every bite is satisfying and nourishing. I love making this when I want something healthy, flavorful, and easy! A delicious idea and inspiration for anyone craving simple, wholesome meals. Save this for later!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked pasta fusilli, penne, or bow-tie
  • 400 g chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper red or yellow
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While the pasta cooks, chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley into small pieces.
  3. Add chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and combine with the chopped vegetables.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  5. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until fully coated.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top (optional) and mix lightly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Notes

For the Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano