Name: Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 lb dry pasta, I like orecchiette or baby shell pasta; 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered; Fresh cracked pepper to taste; 1/4 cup good quality tahini; 1/4 cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; Juice of one large lemon, about 2 tbsp; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1/4 tsp salt or to taste; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, optional; 4 tbsp cold water; 3 tbsp fresh dill

Description

Delicious Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing. Discover a healthy and satisfying meal idea for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 lb dry pasta, I like orecchiette or baby shell pasta
3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
1/4 cup good quality tahini
1/4 cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice of one large lemon, about 2 tbsp
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
1 tbsp nutritional yeast, optional
4 tbsp cold water
3 tbsp fresh dill

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375F. Dry off your chickpeas well using a clean kitchen towel and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the chickpeas with the oil, onion powder and a good pinch of salt and toss to coat. Spread the chickpeas out on a single layer and place in the oven to roast for 25 minutes.
Step 2: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt to the water. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until it is al dente according to package. Drain the pasta and place in a large mixing bowl with about 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil to help prevent the pasta from sticking together as it cools to room temperature.
Step 3: Prepare the dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jar until completely smooth.
Step 4: Now, assemble the salad. Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas to the bowl of pasta and pour the tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Adjust the seasonings to your liking before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 50mg