Description
A quick and refreshing Italian pasta salad that combines vibrant vegetables and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (preferably rotini or penne)
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Follow the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- Add dressing: Pour the zesty Italian dressing over the salad before mixing gently to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the dressing might already offer some saltiness.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor; consider letting the salad sit longer than recommended to enhance the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Prep
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg