Description
A delightful salad combining crisp vegetables and al dente pasta, ideal for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup olives, sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Start by cooking your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
- Chop vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped veggies, spinach, chickpeas, and olives. Add feta if desired.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Mix it up: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy immediately or let it sit for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
This salad can be customized with various ingredients like grilled chicken, tofu, or nuts for additional textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg