CHICKPEA MACARONI SALAD

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This Greek-style pasta salad would also be good tossed with fresh avocado and mint.

Provided by CHRISTINE_L

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup macaroni
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup pitted black olives
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse under cold water to chill, and drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, feta cheese, olives, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate while the pasta is cooking.
  • Mix macaroni with chickpea mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1186.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Estelie Corniffe
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This is the best chickpea macaroni salad I've ever had. It's so addictive!


Lucas Forget
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Colton Hussak
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


dga
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tim Guiste
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


MUGHAL SIGN
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Aisha Magliquian
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I made this salad for my kids and they loved it! They're always asking me to make it again.


Jonathon Vaghsh
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can or two in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Serajul Islam
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good that it really masks the flavor of the chickpeas.


Jenny Newton
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's healthy and filling. I also like that it's versatile and can be made with different ingredients.


Diy Map
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sumera Asif
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This chickpea macaroni salad is a great summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chickpeas, macaroni, and vegetables. The dressing is also delicious and really brings the whole dish together.


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