Chickpea Pasta Salad

This Chickpea Pasta Salad is a refreshing and nutritious low-carb dish, infused with Indian spices and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side, it's both delicious and healthy.

Ingredients

• Chickpea pasta - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh coriander - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chaat masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped coriander.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooled chickpea pasta to the bowl of vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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