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Pasta Salad

Vibrant Pasta Salad with Chickpeas for Summer Gatherings

This vibrant Pasta Salad is a refreshing blend of chickpeas and vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Fusilli Pasta Use any short pasta if needed.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Mini Sweet Peppers Diced.
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers Sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1/2 cup Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese Diced.
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Can substitute with arugula or kale.
  • 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Pepperoncini Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Finely minced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook fusilli pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
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  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini brine, shallots, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended and let sit for 10 minutes.
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  3. In the bowl with pasta, mix in chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mini sweet peppers, spinach, pepperoncini, and olives. Add Parmesan and provolone, mixing gently.
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  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat all ingredients. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
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  5. Refrigerate salad for 1-2 hours before serving. Toss again before enjoyment.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Add a drizzle of olive oil before serving to enhance flavor.

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