CHICKPEA-ON-CHICKPEA PASTA SALAD
Chickpea fusilli is tossed with marinated vegetables and cheese then dressed in a fresh herb pesto to create a hearty pasta salad to serve at your next potluck. The oils and vinegar in the marinated ingredients helps create a savory dressing. This vegetarian meal can also be served in small quantities for a fun appetizer at your next get-together.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, eggplants, and pepperoncini into bite-sized pieces. Place cut vegetables in a large bowl. Add chickpeas, goat cheese, olives, and onion.
- Whisk olive oil and saffron together in a small bowl. Add the reserved liquids from the peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and pepperoncini.
- Grind lemon balm, basil, parsley, and thyme in a mortar until coarse. Add pine nuts and grind into a chunky paste. Whisk the saffron-oil mixture until combined; pour over the vegetable-cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fusilli, stir once, and boil until just tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil; do not rinse. Spread pasta into a single layer on a large baking sheet and let cool, at least 20 minutes.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat. Be careful not to stir the pasta as it might fall apart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 72.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 638.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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Jeremy Norris
jeremy.norris22@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
It's Ismail Ahmed
i_ahmed@yahoo.comI love the crunch of the crispy chickpeas. They add a nice texture to the salad.
Rokhan Jani
jr54@yahoo.comThis salad is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and healthy.
Entertaining Mixer
m-entertaining@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then have lunch for the whole week.
Tictok Acc
acc@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different dressings, and it always turns out great.
peter chipasha
c_p@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just a quick lunch at home.
Jagat Sunuwar
jagats@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chickpeas are perfectly cooked.
Aicha Lila
aicha@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and filling lunch or dinner. I like to add some grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
Tushar Islam
tushar-i69@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
tarissa shelton
shelton@yahoo.comThis chickpea on chickpea pasta salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of textures and flavors is just perfect. I especially loved the crispy chickpeas.