CHICKPEA MACARONI SALAD

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This Greek-style pasta salad would also be good tossed with fresh avocado and mint.

Provided by CHRISTINE_L

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup macaroni
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup pitted black olives
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1186.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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