Pasta Chick Pea Salad Recipe
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Pasta Chick Pea Salad

By: Anita Hughes  
"This recipe was my grandmothers brought over from Italy many years ago. It was always one of my favorites. Thanks Norna. Chick peas are also known as garbanzo beans or ceci beans."

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Negroni Cocktail I
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
14 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped oil-cured olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to chill.
  2. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the olives, oregano, parsley, scallions and chick peas. Cook over low for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl toss the pasta with the chick pea mixture. Ad the vinegar, grated cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Let sit in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve taste for seasoning and add more vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 376 | Total Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2005 by KRISTIN 
This is really good, I loved the chick peas! I did not use oil cured olives, they were over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by HOCKEYCHIC 
Anita: Loved this recipe. I am always looking out for chick pea recipes. After the salad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2004 by MOLSON7 
I just made this into a pasta salad. I increased the olive oil to 1 cup and the vinegar to 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by SHOP GIRL 
This was good, I added tomatoes, some hominy, garlic, and some mozzerella cheese at the end. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2004 by 00160125 
I thought it was too dry. Perhaps I put too much grated cheese in, or maybe because I left the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by NINLOW 
The flavor in this salad was too strong for me. It didn't go over well at the party that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by Judy Lynn 
A simple, delicious salad--not just starch, but protein from the chickpeas. I used a bit of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This salad rocks!!! I added a rib of celery, diced, and a small jar of pimientos for added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by A. Apolskis 
I added garlic and fresh tomatoes to this recipe, it was delicious ! Thanks so much ! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by kimbaleelou 
This is delicious for kids and adults. I was actually searching for a pasta and pea salad... MORE

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