Recipe courtesy of Food Network
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 316
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 36
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 11
- Sodium
- 353
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
8 ounces dried fusilli pasta
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the mixing bowl with the dressing.
- Add the peppers, chickpeas, cucumber, feta, parsley and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.