Chickpea Macaroni Salad
Ready In: 15 mins
Serves: 6
Yields: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1 (15 1/2ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
- 6 tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup kalamata olive, halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄3 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
- 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.
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