CHICKPEA-ON-CHICKPEA PASTA SALAD
Chickpea fusilli is tossed with marinated vegetables and cheese then dressed in a fresh herb pesto to create a hearty pasta salad to serve at your next potluck. The oils and vinegar in the marinated ingredients helps create a savory dressing. This vegetarian meal can also be served in small quantities for a fun appetizer at your next get-together.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, eggplants, and pepperoncini into bite-sized pieces. Place cut vegetables in a large bowl. Add chickpeas, goat cheese, olives, and onion.
- Whisk olive oil and saffron together in a small bowl. Add the reserved liquids from the peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and pepperoncini.
- Grind lemon balm, basil, parsley, and thyme in a mortar until coarse. Add pine nuts and grind into a chunky paste. Whisk the saffron-oil mixture until combined; pour over the vegetable-cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fusilli, stir once, and boil until just tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil; do not rinse. Spread pasta into a single layer on a large baking sheet and let cool, at least 20 minutes.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat. Be careful not to stir the pasta as it might fall apart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 72.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 638.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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Brander Queen
[email protected]This salad is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.
Bonafide Thundacat
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this salad again. There are other recipes out there that I like better.
Ember
[email protected]This salad is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.
Sufyan Malik
[email protected]I would make this salad again, but I would make some changes to the recipe. I would add more flavor and adjust the texture of the chickpeas.
Arielle Mitchell
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Ramesh Kumar Gyawali
[email protected]This salad is a bit too heavy on the dressing. I would use less dressing next time.
Jack Watts
[email protected]The roasted chickpeas are a bit too crunchy for my liking. I would prefer them to be a bit softer.
AYESHA BUTT
[email protected]This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more herbs and spices to give it more flavor.
MD nayem Gazi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and healthy. I highly recommend it!
Emon Ahmezzz
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
jhony english
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the roasted red peppers add to this salad. They really make the dish come alive.
Muhammad Ifraheem
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's a great option for busy weeknights.
Maleah Riley-StMary
[email protected]This salad is a perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with healthy ingredients. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
fulchan ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but this salad changed my mind! The roasted chickpeas are so crispy and flavorful. I could snack on them all day long.
Pamela Achieng
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and the flavors had time to meld together beautifully. It was even better the next day!
Nasir Nawaz
[email protected]I love how versatile this salad is. You can easily customize it to your liking by adding or omitting ingredients. I added some crumbled feta cheese and it was heavenly!
people & Biography
[email protected]This chickpea on chickpea pasta salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures! The combination of roasted chickpeas, tender pasta, and fresh veggies is simply divine.