Pasta Chickpea Salad

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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!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6
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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. When ready to serve, taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
10g Fat
69g Carbs
16g Protein
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.