This delicious and healthy Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad is loaded with tons of protein and vegetables!
This post is sponsored by Chickapea Pasta, thank you so much for supporting the brands that support She Likes Food! All opinions are mine 🙂
So, we’re a few days into 2018 now, are you sticking to your resolutions? I haven’t really been great on the exercising one, but that’s because I’ve been taking advantage of my husband’s last week off from work. I’ve been getting him to watch Eli while I get some work done, toddler free 🙂
It’s amazing 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 am so 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 tons of healthy vegetables and also lots of protein.
It has protein from the chickpeas and tofu feta that I added in, but the exciting hidden source of protein is the Chickapea Pasta that I used! 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 little bit of a different texture than regular pasta, but I find it to be so much heartier and more filling. It gives such a wonderful texture to this Loaded Greek Pasta Salad and the chickpea/lentil taste really compliments all the other ingredients. It doesn’t take much time to cook up either, which is a huge plus for me.
I wanted to give you all something really bright and fresh today and I’m pretty sure this Loaded Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad does the trick! It’s loaded with so many healthy vegetables and is also protein packed, making it great for lunch or dinner.
Chickapea Pasta is naturally gluten free (yah!) and I used a homemade tofu feta to make it vegan as well. I guarantee you that this pasta salad will make you feel great after eating it 🙂
I hope you all are staying warm out there and having a wonderful start to 2018!
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Loaded Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 15 mins- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6
Category: Dinner, Lunch, Gluten Free, Vegan
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This delicious and healthy Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad is loaded with protein and veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) box Chickpea Pasta, whichever kind you like
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, I use this homemade vegan tofu feta
- 3/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 small handful chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables and place them in a large bowl with the feta, chickpeas and parsley.
- Cook chickapea 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 together until it’s combined.
- Pasta salad can be served immediately or refrigerated up to 3 days.
For the tofu feta, is the tofu uncooked? I’ve never used it without cooking it first. Is it safe to use that way? On the recipe with the pizza I assumed it was cooked on the pizza, but it doesn’t say anything about baking it first here.
Hi Rachal, it is raw in this salad and it’s perfectly fine to eat it that way! It’s just fermented soybeans, so no harm in eating it raw 🙂
What’s the carb content?
Hi Michelle, I don’t have that information at this time but will try to get it figured out 🙂
It’s beautiful and looks tasty! I’m definitely curious about trying chickpea pasta now!
Thanks, Sho! 🙂
Wow this salad looks fantastic! I’m such a huge fan of pasta salads with an oil-based dressing, as opposed to mayo. So delicious!
Thanks, Sarah! I love oil based dressings too! 🙂
I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to photograph or shoot a video with a little boy running around! haha I love my Chickapea pasta and Greek flavors are my favorite! This is such a beautiful dish Izzy and perfect to keep those healthy eating goals!
It’s definitely not easy, haha! Good thing you can block out the sound on video 🙂 Thanks so much, Marcie!
Hooray for some alone work time – lol! So happy to hear you’ve taken some time off too. We need to take advantage of it when we can since there’s so little of it. Such a fabulous, colorful salad, Izzy! I love chickpeas, but have not tried chickpea pasta. It’s on the list! Happy New Year! xo
Thanks, Traci! It’s so nice to be able to work when I’m not constantly getting interrupted haha 🙂 You should definitely give it a try! Happy New Year! 🙂
What a gorgeous colourful salad! And I LOVE that it’s packed with protein!
Thanks, Taylor! It’s my new favorite salad 🙂
Wow! What a colorful and scrumptious looking dish! I LOVE Greek dishes and just cannot wait to try it! Thanks!
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Thanks, Tania! Greek food is one of my favorites!
This is my new favorite recipe, Izzy! So delicious and bright. Love the dressing – big maple syrup fan too 🙂 Sharing!
Thanks so much, Robyn! I love maple syrup too, I put it in so many things haha 🙂
Totally crazy for this resolution ready chickapea pasta salad! Can’t wait to dive right in!
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Thanks, Jenn! It’s perfect for the new year 🙂
What a gorgeous salad! I love Chickapea and know it has to be perfect in this dish.
I totally hear you on working with a toddler — I just don’t try anymore! It just makes him upset and our day stressful.
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Thank you, Michelle! Chickapea went so well with this recipe!
It’s so hard!! He’s always trying to get to the food and then stick his fingers in it haha 🙂
It’s totally pasta salad weather around here!
And I know my toddler would love this. On top of pasta there are some of her favorite veggies in here
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Thanks, Regina! I’m glad I’m not the only one who is experiencing warm weather right now! I hope you’re little one loves it 🙂
What a gorgeous pasta salad! I love the fresh pop of color. It’s just what I need this time of year. Also love that you’ve used Chickapea. It’s so good!!
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Thanks so much, Kristen! 🙂
I’m not a fan of pasta salads that are heavy (& have mayo – gross) so this is my kind of pasta salad! Now I want to try making tofu feta, and I’ve have to look out for Chickapea pasta. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Nicole! I agree, pasta with mayo is not my thing either lol 🙂
This is like the type of recipe I can make everyday!!! Looks amazingly fresh 🙂
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Same here!! Thank you!
I am not vegan or vegetarian, but my husband and I love your bowl recipes for lunch. Can I use regular pasta instead of that chickpea lentil pasta?
That’s so nice to hear, Patricia!! Yes, you can definitely use any type of pasta you like 🙂
Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I had never had chickpea pasta before, but I found some chickpea fusili in the store, and was pleased how delicious it was in the salad. Will be making this again this summer for sure. Thanks! 🙂
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I’m so glad to hear you liked it! It’s one of my favorite meals this time of year! And glad you were able to find some chickpea pasta, I’m really enjoying it!