Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas
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.
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
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt & pepper
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.
Notes
If you like this recipe, you’ll also love my Greek Orzo Salad with Chia, Pomegranate & Miso-Tahini Dressing
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