Pasta Chickpea Salad

Pasta Chickpea Salad

This pasta salad recipe with chickpeas was my grandmother’s, brought over from Italy many years ago. It was always one of my favorites. Thanks, nonna!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped oil-cured olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.

Step 2
As the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add olives, oregano, parsley, green onions, and chickpeas. Reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3
Transfer chickpea mixture to a large bowl; add pasta and toss. Stir in vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4
When ready to serve, taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424
Calories
10g
Fat
69g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol6mg 2%
Sodium485mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate69g 25%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars3g
Protein16g
Vitamin C11mg 57%
Calcium139mg 11%
Iron4mg 19%
Potassium356mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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