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Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing Delight

Enjoy a refreshing Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing, perfect for meal prepping or gatherings, packed with protein and fiber.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz Pasta Orecchiette or baby shells recommended.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 medium Cucumber English cucumber preferred.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes for bursts of flavor.
Creamy Tahini Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Tahini High-quality recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Plant-Based Yogurt Plain, unsweetened.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dill Fresh preferred, dried can substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, onion powder, and salt, then roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
  3. Boil salted water and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then cool.
  4. Whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, dill, oil, salt, and onion powder in a bowl.
  5. Combine cooked pasta, diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas in a large bowl.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, adding water to the dressing if it thickens before serving.

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