Off the Shelf Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with "Off the Shelf Pasta Salad," a quick, vibrant dish that celebrates pantry staples and bold Mediterranean flavors! Featuring tender rotini, penne, or farfalle pasta paired with protein-packed chickpeas, tangy jarred roasted red peppers, briny black olives, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, this easy pasta salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next potluck. Serve it cold or room temperature, with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a refreshing finish. Whether you're craving simplicity or looking to clean out your pantry, this pasta salad will quickly become your go-to recipe for effortless flavor. Keywords: quick pasta salad, pantry staples recipe, Mediterranean pasta salad, cold pasta dish, easy meal prep recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams dry pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)
- 1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss gently to combine.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
If using, sprinkle fresh parsley on top as garnish before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4466 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.4 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.6 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 3752 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
