Pasta Chickpea Salad

Name: Pasta Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 13 h 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup chopped oil-cured olives; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste

Rating: 4.06 stars

35 Ratings
29 Reviews
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This recipe was my grandmother's, brought over from Italy many years ago. It was always one of my favorites. Thanks Norna.

By Anita Hughes

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

35 mins

additional:

13 hrs 10 mins

total:

14 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to chill.

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Step 2

In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the olives, oregano, parsley, scallions and chickpeas. Cook over low for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 3

In a large bowl toss the pasta with the chickpea mixture. Ad the vinegar, grated cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Let sit in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

424 calories; protein 15.6g; carbohydrates 68.9g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 5.9mg; sodium 484.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (29)

Most helpful positive review

Kristin Pozniak

08/17/2005

This is really good I loved the chick peas! I did not use oil cured olives they were over 3 for a small jar at my grocery store. I used regular black olives. Added a little more olive oil and vinegar after it was refrigerated as the instructions suggested. I will make this again I am already wishing I had brought a bigger bowl for my lunch thanks Anita! I have made this again and also added canned artichokes to the chick pea mixture. I am suprised the vegetarians out there aren't all over this one! very good! Read More

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00160125

07/11/2004

I thought it was too dry. Perhaps I put too much grated cheese in or maybe because I left the olives out. Read More

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(11)

35 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 15
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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Kristin Pozniak

08/17/2005

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HOCKEYCHIC

06/21/2003

Anita: Loved this recipe. I am always looking out for chick pea recipes. After the salad chilled overnight I added a tiny bit more salt pepper oil and vinegar. Thanks for the recipe. Will definitely make it again!! Read More

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MOLSON7

07/13/2004

I just made this into a pasta salad. I increased the olive oil to 1 cup and the vinegar to 1/2 cup and used 1 tablespoon dried oregano and chilled it. Salt and pepper to taste. It was good. Read More

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SHOP GIRL

11/23/2005

This was good I added tomatoes some hominy garlic and some mozzerella cheese at the end. Read More

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Emily Tisdale

05/27/2009

This salad rocks!!! I added a rib of celery diced and a small jar of pimientos for added color and crunch. It was absolutely delicious! I added the parmesan just before serving and had no problem with dryness. Loved it and will definitely make again! Read More

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Judy Lynn

12/16/2008

A simple delicious salad--not just starch but protein from the chickpeas. I used a bit of garlic salt but otherwise made it exactly as noted. Brought it to a potluck luncheon where there were vegetarian guests. It was a hit. Read More

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00160125

07/11/2004

I thought it was too dry. Perhaps I put too much grated cheese in or maybe because I left the olives out. Read More

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A. Apolskis

10/07/2008

I added garlic and fresh tomatoes to this recipe it was delicious! Thanks so much! Read More

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Natasha Inlow

10/27/2003

The flavor in this salad was too strong for me. It didn't go over well at the party that I took it to. Read More

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Pasta Chickpea Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 424.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 31 %

carbohydrates: 22 %

dietary fiber: 22 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu: 11 %

niacin equivalents: 45 %

vitamin b6: 21 %

vitamin c: 19 %

folate: 52 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 19 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Kristin Pozniak

08/17/2005

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HOCKEYCHIC

06/21/2003

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MOLSON7

07/13/2004

I just made this into a pasta salad. I increased the olive oil to 1 cup and the vinegar to 1/2 cup and used 1 tablespoon dried oregano and chilled it. Salt and pepper to taste. It was good.

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SHOP GIRL

11/23/2005

This was good I added tomatoes some hominy garlic and some mozzerella cheese at the end.

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(16)

Emily Tisdale

05/27/2009

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Judy Lynn

12/16/2008

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00160125

07/11/2004

I thought it was too dry. Perhaps I put too much grated cheese in or maybe because I left the olives out.

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A. Apolskis

10/07/2008

I added garlic and fresh tomatoes to this recipe it was delicious! Thanks so much!

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(10)

Natasha Inlow

10/27/2003

The flavor in this salad was too strong for me. It didn't go over well at the party that I took it to.

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