Chickpea Macaroni Salad

This Greek-style pasta salad would also be good tossed with fresh avocado and mint.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix macaroni with chickpea mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.