Artichoke, Chickpea & Mozzarella Pasta Salad

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This healthy pasta salad draws inspiration from a traditional antipasto platter. Artichoke hearts and pepperoncini add briny flavor, while fresh mozzarella lends a creamy note. Serve this pasta salad at your next dinner party or backyard get-together.

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artichoke mozzarella chickpea pasta salad
Photo: Jen Causey
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole-wheat fusilli

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ⅓ cup vinegar, such as red-wine, champagne, white balsamic or rice

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed

  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

  • ½ cup slivered red onion

  • ⅓ cup cubed salami

  • ⅓ cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese

  • ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine oil, vinegar, basil, shallot, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake until well combined.

  3. Add chickpeas, artichokes, tomatoes, onion, salami, mozzarella and pepperoncini to the pasta in the large bowl; toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette; mix until well coated.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
9g Fat
22g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 252IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Vitamin D 2IU 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 4mcg 1%
Vitamin K 4mcg 3%
Sodium 317mg 14%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Potassium 187mg 4%

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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