Description
A nutritious and flavorful pasta salad packed with protein from chicken and chickpeas, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently. Add the feta cheese and mix carefully. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Customize veggies as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg