Chickpea Pasta Salad

There are a few things I like better than quick and easy meal prep. My mornings typically include a nice hot cup of joe on the couch with the pup followed by 20 minutes of scrambling around because I got too comfortable with my mug of coffee. There is usually a curse word or two as I’m throwing things in my work bag, packing both my lunch and my husband’s, and making sure our puppy eats all her kibble. When I can reach into the fridge and pull out some pre-made pasta salad for both of our lunches, I may or maynot shed a little grin (because in the mornings, every second counts).

This is probably one of the easiest lunch bowls ever, you can throw it all together in one tupperware and scoop out a bit for lunch before each day. The peppers and tomatoes are so refreshing it makes you crave those sweet summer nights. And let me tell you, vegan mozzarella cheese is SO underrated - I could have definitely stuck a spoon directly into the container and wiped it clean (who says I didn’t 😉 ). I added a little ‘Santa Salt’ (a mixture of sea salt, rosemary, and pink peppercorns) to my pasta to give it a little kick and a little festive flare!

Chickpea Pasta Salad

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• Author: Ansley Beutler
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 5 - 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Fresh and simple mediterranean chickpea pasta salad! Outfitted with red tomatoes, peppers, and mozzarella pieces. This pasta salad makes the perfect lunch!

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Ingredients

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• 1 box chickpea pasta
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• ¼ cup diced red pepper
• ¼ cup diced green pepper
• 3 Tbsp red onion, diced
• ¼ cup vegan mozzarella
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp fresh parsley
• 1 tsp fresh oregano
• ½ tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, and sea salt in a small bowl.
3. In a large bowl, add the pasta, diced tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, red onion, and mozzarella. Toss to mix. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss to disperse.
4. Spoon the pasta into bowls and serve!

• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10
• Category: Savory
• Method: Boil
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: mediterranean pasta salad, chickpea pasta salad