Recipes Salad Pasta Salad Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes Pasta Chickpea Salad 4.1 (35) 29 Reviews 5 Photos This pasta salad recipe with chickpeas was my grandmother's, brought over from Italy many years ago. It was always one of my favorites. Thanks, nonna! Submitted by Anita Hughes Updated on August 8, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 5 5 5 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped oil-cured olives 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool. As the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add olives, oregano, parsley, green onions, and chickpeas. Reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer chickpea mixture to a large bowl; add pasta and toss. Stir in vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. When ready to serve, taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired. I Made It Print 37 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 424 Calories 10g Fat 69g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 424 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Sodium 485mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 69g 25% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 3g Protein 16g 31% Vitamin C 11mg 13% Calcium 139mg 11% Iron 4mg 19% Potassium 356mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.