Delicious Pasta Chickpea Salad Recipe

This Pasta Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or as a main meal. The combination of pasta, chickpeas, vegetables, and a zesty dressing creates a flavorful and nutritious dish that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, basil, feta cheese, and olives.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
6. Garnish with additional parsley and feta cheese before serving. Enjoy!

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