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Chickpea Pasta Salad

Creamy Chickpea Pasta Salad to Cool Your Summer Days

This Chickpea Pasta Salad is a refreshing and protein-rich dish perfect for summer days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Orecchiette pasta or baby shells
  • 1 can Chickpeas roasted
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Yogurt plain unsweetened
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Dill or dried
For the Fresh Elements
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup Tomatoes halved

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Toss the chickpeas with a drizzle of olive oil, onion powder, and a sprinkle of salt on a baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer and bake for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. While the chickpeas roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Orecchiette pasta and cook according to the package instructions, around 8-10 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, plant-based yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dill. Gradually add water to reach desired consistency.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas. Pour the tahini dressing over all ingredients and toss to coat.
  6. Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the salad by swapping chickpeas with lentils or other beans. Adjust dressing consistency with water as needed before serving.

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