Pasta and Chick Pea Salad With Goat Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 331.8
  • Total Fat: 13.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.0 mg
  • Sodium: 624.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
  • Protein: 15.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Pasta and Chick Pea Salad With Goat Cheese calories by ingredient


Introduction

A satisfying pasta salad with extra protein. Great side dish to have with BBQ'd or roasted meats. A satisfying pasta salad with extra protein. Great side dish to have with BBQ'd or roasted meats.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    *Barilla - Whole Grain Pasta, Medium Shells, 112 gram(s)
    * Onions, raw, .5 cup, chopped
    * Goat Cheese, Soft, 4 oz, crumbled
    * Garbanzos/Chick Peas - Bush's Canned, 1.75 cup
    * Olive Oil, 1.5 tbsp
    * Lemon juice, 3 tbsp
    * Garlic, 2 cloves
    * Hearts of Palm, 3 pieces
    * Fresh Dill, 1/4 cup
    * Salt, 1/2 teaspoon

Tips

Can be made prior to serving and chilled in refrigerator so that the flavors meld.


Directions

Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse with cool water.

Combine pasta, onions, chick peas, and dill in large bowl and toss.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and salt. Stir with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture and gently toss to coat.

Crumble goat cheese and sliced palm hearts over salad. Serve over lettuce leaves.

Serving Size: Makes 4 to 6 Servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATTIJOHNSON.