Greek Pasta Salad

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This quick, healthy Greek pasta salad recipe is tossed with all the elements of a Greek salad--plus chickpeas for added protein. This pasta salad holds well in the refrigerator or a cooler and tastes even better as the pasta absorbs the tomato-infused vinaigrette. Serve with pita chips.

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Updated on April 22, 2024
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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD
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Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 2 cups each
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat farfalle or similar-size pasta

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed

  • 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ⅓ cup quartered pitted Kalamata olives

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried

Directions

  1. Put a large pot of water on to boil.

  2. Combine tomatoes, garlic, oil and vinegar in a large bowl; let stand while you cook the pasta.

  3. Cook pasta in the boiling water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.

  4. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture along with chickpeas, cucumber, feta, olives and oregano; gently toss to combine.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

480 Calories
19g Fat
65g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 480
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 698IU 14%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Folate 84mcg 21%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 88mg 21%
Potassium 447mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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