Pasta Chopped Salad with Chickpeas and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Pasta Chopped Salad with Chickpeas and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz short pasta (rotini, farfalle, or penne); 1 ½ cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered); 1 cup cucumber (seeded and finely diced); ½ cup red bell pepper (finely diced); ⅓ cup red onion (finely chopped); ½ cup chickpeas (rinsed and drained); ½ cup shredded mozzarella or small cubes of provolone; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil; ¼ cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 small clove garlic; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon honey or sugar; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This pasta chopped salad combines crisp vegetables, tender pasta, and a bold sundried tomato vinaigrette that coats every bite evenly. It’s sturdy enough to hold up for make-ahead meals while staying fresh and balanced.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:17:21 GMT