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Sandy's Greek Pasta Salad

Name: Sandy's Greek Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 (10 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, peeled and diced; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained; 0.25 red onion, finely diced; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, diced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (12 ounce) package tricolored (rainbow) rotini pasta; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

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I invented this fresh and easy recipe when I found myself continually invited to summer potlucks, and I needed a no-fuss dish to make. You can even make this the day before. A quick, easy, and healthy pasta salad that is great for potlucks and always a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe by Sandy Williams

Published on July 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ red onion, finely diced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package tricolored (rainbow) rotini pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Stir garbanzo beans, grape tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, basil, salt, and black pepper in a large salad bowl.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain. Gently fold pasta into salad and chill 15 to 20 minutes to blend flavors. Mix feta cheese into salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

337	Calories
12g	Fat
48g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 398mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	18%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 11mg	57%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 323mg	7%

* 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.