Best Wagon Wheels With Chickpeas And Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing Recipes

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WAGON WHEELS WITH CHICKPEAS AND CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING



Wagon Wheels With Chickpeas and Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing image

This is from my 365 Ways to Cook Pasta Cookbook. It looks like such a great combination of flavors. I will probably leave out the mayonnaise.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Combine the pasta, chick peas, celery, onion and green pepper in a large bowl.
  • Separately whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
  • Fold the dressing into the pasta mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 653.6, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 12.9

PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING



Pasta Salad With Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing image

My son's favorite summer salad. Very light and refreshing on hot days. You can make it with low fat mayo and yogurt if you wish for a low cal version, and you can basically substitute any kind of veggies you want.

Provided by Semra22

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package small shape pasta (wagon wheel, small shells etc.)
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions or till just al dente. Drain pasta.
  • Combine the vegetables and pasta together in large bowl.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper together.
  • Fold into pasta mixture. Chill in fridge 2 hours or so or till ready to eat.

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