Pasta Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and Feta

Name: Pasta Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fusilli or other corkscrew pasta; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes; 1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; Additional chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

3/4 pound fusilli or other corkscrew pasta
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Additional chopped fresh mint

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
2
Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
3
Drain again.
4
Combine 1/4 cup mint, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and lemon peel in large bowl.
5
Gradually whisk in oil.
6
Add pasta, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and feta cheese.
7
Toss to blend well.
8
Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
9
(Can be prepared ahead.
10
Let stand at room temperature 2 hours; or cover and refrigerate overnight, them let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)
11
Mound salad on large shallow platter.
12
Garnish with additional mint.

692

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound fusilli or other corkscrew pasta, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Pasta Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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