CHICKPEA MACARONI SALAD

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Snagged the base for this recipe from Allrecipes. Now one of my family's FAVORITE pasta salads. And it's healthy to boot!!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup macaroni
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup kalamata olive, halved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse under cold water to chill, and drain.
Meanwhile, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, feta cheese, olives, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate while the pasta is cooking.
Mix macaroni with chickpea mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.

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