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Pasta salad with red onion, peppers, tomatoes and chickpeas in a large bowl.

Simple Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

This pasta salad is quick and easy to put together and has all the flavors of summer.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Jen Cardenas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb box of farfalle pasta or any pasta you'd like
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup marinated artichokes, chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water (and a little salt) and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box. When the pasta is finished, drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prep the veggies and drain and rinse the beans. Place in a large bowl.
  • Next, make the dressing. Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme and mix well. I like to put all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it well.
  • Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with all of the veggies. Pour on the dressing and mix it well. If you are using them, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • While you can eat this right away, for best flavor let the pasta salad sit overnight in the fridge before eating. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl

Notes

  • For the artichokes, I use marinated artichokes in a jar from Trader Joe's but you can use any kind.
  • I love using farfalle pasta but you can use any large shape you want except for spaghetti!
  • Give the salad time for the flavors to meld. Yes, you can eat this right after you make it. But the flavor improves and intensifies the longer it sits.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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