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Quick High Protein Chickpea Pasta Salad - theamazingfood

Quick High Protein Chickpea Pasta Salad

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Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in our Quick High Protein Chickpea Pasta Salad, designed to keep you satisfied and energized. This vibrant salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with hearty fusilli pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing. It’s perfect for any occasion—from a quick lunch at home to a refreshing dish at potlucks. With its colorful ingredients and robust flavor, this salad is not only nutritious but also a feast for the eyes. Plus, it holds up well in the fridge, making it an excellent choice for meal prep. Enjoy this healthy and filling salad that will leave you feeling full longer!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb fusilli pasta
  • 19 oz chickpeas
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 mini cucumbers
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh herbs
  • Kalamata olives
  • 0.66 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup red apple vinegar
  • 1 tbsp shallot
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook the fusilli in salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While pasta cooks, prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice bell pepper, and slice cucumbers.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, shallot, honey, dijon mustard, salt, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, parmesan, and mozzarella.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg