How to Make Chickpea Macaroni Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chickpea Macaroni Salad is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic pasta salad. This recipe takes all the flavors and textures you love in a traditional macaroni salad and adds the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas for a wholesome and satisfying dish. Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish for a summer barbecue or a quick and easy meal prep option for the week, this salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup macaroni
  • 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup pitted black olives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse under cold water to chill, and drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, feta cheese, olives, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate while the pasta is cooking.
  • Mix macaroni with chickpea mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Nutrition

    459 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 208mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 451mg