Best 9 Pasta Salad With Garbanzo Beans Tomatoes And Feta Cheese Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS, TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Drain again.
• Combine 1/4 cup mint, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and lemon peel in large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add pasta, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and feta cheese. Toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared ahead. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours; or cover and refrigerate overnight, them let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)
• Mound salad on large shallow platter. Garnish with additional mint.

TOMATO FETA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, feta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley, and toss well.

PASTA AND BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
• Rinse pasta with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

TOMATO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes into a large bowl and add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Using your hands or a large spoon, gently toss the tomatoes so that everything is evenly coated. Let the tomatoes sit for about 10 minutes. (The salt will draw out flavor from the tomatoes.)
• Meanwhile make the topping: Combine the sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, pistachios, granola if using, sesame seeds, chile powder and salt. Toss to combine. Season with a few turns of black pepper and stir everything together.
• Add the chickpeas, feta, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to the tomatoes and toss to combine. Taste and adjust olive oil, salt and pepper to your liking. Tear up basil leaves and sprinkle on top.
• To serve, transfer tomatoes to a serving platter or individual bowls. When you are ready to eat, sprinkle with the crisp topping.

PASTA SALAD W/FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente and drain.
• Blend olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jam, salt and pepper until smooth; set aside.
• In large bowl mix green onions, carrot, tomatoes, cucumber; stir well.
• Add pasta and stir.
• Add feta and parsley and stir.
• Add dressing, mix and serve.

GARBANZO BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Drain one can of garbanzo beans. Chop all other vegetables and add to beans.
• Mix dressing ingredients together; toss with salad.
• Divide salad onto 4 plates; top each plate with 1/2 oz. crumbled feta to serve.
• If desired, you may also add a few Kalamata olives on top of each plate.