Loaded Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad

Created On: January 4, 2018 | Updated: April 29, 2025 | 40 Comments

This delicious and healthy Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad is loaded with protein and vegetables and is excellent as a main or side dish.

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So, we’re a few days into 2018 now, are you sticking to your resolutions? I haven’t been great at exercising, but that’s because I’ve been taking advantage of my husband’s last week off from work. I’ve been having him watch Eli while I get some work done, toddler-free 🙂

It’s incredible how much easier it is to shoot a video or take photos of a recipe without a tiny person trying to climb up your legs. Who would have thought! I made this recipe while they were at the playground yesterday, and I’m excited to share it with you! It’s not only beautiful to look at (so many colors!), It’s also really delicious to eat. It’s packed with healthy vegetables and protein.

Why I Love This Loaded Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad

It has protein from the chickpeas and tofu feta that I added in, but the exciting hidden source of protein is the Chickapea Pasta! Have you all tried Chickapea Pasta yet? It’s a pasta that’s made from just two ingredients, organic chickpeas and lentils. How cool is that?!
It has a slightly different texture from regular pasta, but I find it to be much heartier and more filling. It gives this Loaded Greek Pasta Salad a wonderful texture, and the chickpea and lentil flavors complement the other ingredients.
It doesn’t take much time to cook either, which is a massive plus for me.

Loaded Chickpea Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients

Chickpea pasta – I used Chickapea Pasta, but you can use whichever kind you like.
Chickpeas – This recipe calls for one can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
Vegetables – I included red and yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Feta cheese – I use this homemade vegan tofu feta, but you can use store-bought vegan feta or regular dairy feta.
Kalamata olives
Fresh parsley
Dressing – I made the dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

How To Make This Loaded Gluten-Free Pasta Salad

Prepare all vegetables and place them in a large bowl with the feta, chickpeas, and parsley.
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the bowl.
Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk until combined. Pour dressing over pasta salad and mix all ingredients until combined.
Serve it immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Recipe Tips and Thoughts

I wanted to give you something bright and fresh today, and I’m pretty sure this Loaded Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad does the trick. It’s loaded with healthy vegetables and is protein-packed, making it great for lunch or dinner.
Chickapea Pasta is naturally gluten-free (yay!).
I used homemade tofu feta to make it vegan as well. I guarantee you this pasta salad will make you feel great after eating it 🙂
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Have a question about this recipe? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

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