Description
This vibrant Chickpea Pesto Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for warm weather! Full of protein-packed chickpeas, tender pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a flavorful pesto sauce, it’s the ultimate quick and refreshing meal. Great for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pesto. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer, such as rotini, fusilli, or penne.
- Feel free to add more veggies like cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes