Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

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This Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas is a healthy twist on a classic, made Mediterranean style! Greek yogurt, olive oil, and herbs create a light, protein-rich dressing, while chickpeas, vegetables, and feta make this ideal for lunches, meal prep, or summer picnics. For more authentic salad inspiration, see Greek Salad (Horiatiki), or add a side of Protein-Rich Greek Chickpea Salad.
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Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 300 g short-cut pasta ditali, rigatoni, penne
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olive rings
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped oregano

Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

Instructions

  • Cook pasta, drain, and rinse.
  • Combine vegetables, olives, and chickpeas.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients.
  • Add pasta to vegetables & chickpeas.
  • Toss with dressing.
  • Fold in feta and half the herbs; season.
  • Scatter remaining herbs, serve chilled or at room temp.

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