Description
A refreshing and colorful Italian Pasta Salad bursting with vegetables and flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients and let the salad sit overnight for improved flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg