Best Pesto Pasta And Chickpea Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA PASTA SALAD

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This vegetarian chickpea pasta salad is loaded with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and fresh basil and dressed with a garlicky lemon vinaigrette. It's the perfect picnic, cookout, or meal prep pasta salad!

Provided by Marisa Moore

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

½ lb. chickpea pasta (I used rotini)
2 cups diced cucumber (seeds removed)
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup thin red onion slices (a small red onion)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
handful fresh basil, torn or shredded
1 large lemon, juiced
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp coarse salt
2 tsp raw sugar

Steps:

Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions, in salted water. Allow to cool slightly. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking if needed.
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake until blended or whisk in a medium bowl.
Assemble the salad. Add the warm chickpea pasta, vegetables, and feta to a large mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the torn basil. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 448 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PESTO PASTA & POTATOES

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Although this healthy pasta dish is pretty simple to begin with, it's made even easier because you can throw the green beans and pasta into one big pot to cook. -Laura Flowers, Moscow, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
12 ounces uncooked whole grain spiral pasta
3 cups cut fresh or frozen green beans
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water; add to potatoes. Toss with pesto, cheese and enough pasta water to moisten.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PESTO PASTA AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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Make and share this Pesto Pasta and Chickpea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked & drained
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 -4 tablespoons Italian dressing (Homemade Italian Salad Dressing)
2 -3 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 ounces asiago cheese, shredded

Steps:

Prepare bow-tie pasta according to package directions.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix well. Increasing or decreasing the Italian dressing and pesto to taste.
Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 466.5, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 1, Protein 9.5