Pasta salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It is made with cooked pasta, vegetables, and a dressing, and can be customized to suit your taste. This recipe features a combination of garbanzo beans, tomatoes, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. The garbanzo beans add a boost of protein and fiber, while the tomatoes and feta cheese provide a pop of flavor and color. The lemon-tahini dressing is made with fresh lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and spices, and adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the salad. This pasta salad is a healthy and delicious option that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is also easy to make and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pasta salad a try!
This article also includes recipes for three other pasta salads:
* **Mediterranean Pasta Salad:** This salad is made with a variety of Mediterranean ingredients, such as olives, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. It is dressed with a lemony vinaigrette.
* **Greek Pasta Salad:** This salad is made with Greek ingredients, such as feta cheese, kalamata olives, and cucumber. It is dressed with a red wine vinegar dressing.
* **Caprese Pasta Salad:** This salad is made with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil. It is dressed with a balsamic vinegar dressing.
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD
Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that's so easy to make!
Provided by Donya Mullins
Categories Main Course Pasta Salad
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
TOMATO FETA PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, feta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley, and toss well.
TOMATO FETA SALAD
Steps:
- Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.
PASTA SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS, TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Drain again.
- Combine 1/4 cup mint, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and lemon peel in large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add pasta, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and feta cheese. Toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared ahead. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours; or cover and refrigerate overnight, them let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)
- Mound salad on large shallow platter. Garnish with additional mint.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions, in salted water. Allow to cool slightly. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking if needed.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake until blended or whisk in a medium bowl.
- Assemble the salad. Add the warm chickpea pasta, vegetables, and feta to a large mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the torn basil. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 448 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GARBANZO BEAN TOMATO SALAD
Garbanzo beans, sliced tomatoes and onion are chilled with a no-fuss dressing in this change-of-pace salad that comes from Barbara Carbee's kitchen. The Brooksville, Florida reader tosses together the refreshing medley right before serving.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add beans; toss to coat. Place tomatoes in a serving bowl. Top with onion. Sprinkle with basil and remaining salt and pepper. Top with bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PASTA AND BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
Mix up the menu and serve Pasta and Bean Salad with Feta Cheese. Our Pasta and Bean Salad with Feta Cheese also includes tomatoes, cucumbers and olives.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
- Rinse pasta with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1066.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD
This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.-Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD I
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, onion, garlic, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and pour over the salad. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 951 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GARBANZO BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
Packed with flavor, fiber and healthy vitamins - this is a great salad to serve when you have a heavy main dish that needs a lighter compliment.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain one can of garbanzo beans. Chop all other vegetables and add to beans.
- Mix dressing ingredients together; toss with salad.
- Divide salad onto 4 plates; top each plate with 1/2 oz. crumbled feta to serve.
- If desired, you may also add a few Kalamata olives on top of each plate.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful cheese will make a big difference.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, with a slight bite to it.
- Chop the vegetables into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh.
- Store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and healthy meal, give this pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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