Greek Pasta Salad
Looking for a light, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer? This Greek Pasta Salad is the perfect choice! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, it combines hearty fusilli pasta, protein-packed chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Tossed in a zesty dressing featuring olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and herbs, this salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. Ideal for meal prep, it gets even tastier as it sits and allows the flavors to meld. Whether served as a main dish or a delightful side at your next gathering, this Greek Pasta Salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 x 400g tinned chickpeas, drained
- 150g fusilli pasta
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100g vegan feta cheese, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 30g kalamata olives, diced
- 20g fresh parsley
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- For crispy chickpeas, toss with olive oil and oregano, then air fry at 200C for 10 minutes (or rinse if you prefer them softer).
- Chop cucumber, green pepper, red onion, parsley; halve cherry tomatoes and olives.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a jar; shake well.
- In a bowl, combine pasta, chickpeas, veggies, and dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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