Description
Elevate your meal with this Quick N’ Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines al dente pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas. Tossed in a zesty garlic-lemon dressing, this salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a delightful meal prep option. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only quick to make but also bursting with flavor. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this versatile salad will impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz bowtie pasta (or small pasta of choice)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas. Pour dressing over the top and toss well.
- Chill for at least an hour for enhanced flavor or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg