Asiago Cheese-Chick Pea Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Asiago Cheese-Chick Pea Pasta Salad
85 min.
10
76kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Asiago Cheese-Chick Pea Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free enthusiasts, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal, whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack.

Imagine the creamy, nutty essence of Asiago cheese mingling with the hearty texture of chickpeas, all brought together by the freshness of basil and parsley. The sun-dried tomatoes add a rich, tangy depth, while the gentle kick from the red pepper flakes elevates the dish to new heights. With just 76 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for a delightful hour of refrigeration, letting the flavors meld beautifully. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a nutritious meal prep option, this pasta salad is sure to impress your family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome!

Ingredients

  • oz asiago cheese cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans rinsed drained progresso® canned (garbanzo beans)
  •  basil fresh thinly sliced
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons sun-dried olives 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  •  plum tomatoes diced seeded (Roma)
  • tablespoons onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 7.8 oz the salad betty crocker® suddenly salad®
  • tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped in oil (from 7-oz jar)
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling.
  2. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, sun-dried tomatoes and oil, water, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add remaining ingredients; stir in cooked pasta. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein24.54%
Fat31.68%
Carbs43.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.63
Glycemic Load
1.93
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.9056521628214%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
2.59mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76kcal
3.8%
Fat:2.8g
4.31%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.8%
Carbohydrates:8.72g
2.91%
Net Carbohydrates:6.31g
2.3%
Sugar:0.87g
0.97%
Cholesterol:3.86mg
1.29%
Sodium:226.43mg
9.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.89g
9.77%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.22%
Vitamin K:22.05µg
21%
Vitamin C:11.38mg
13.79%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.41%
Vitamin A:531.92IU
10.64%
Fiber:2.41g
9.64%
Phosphorus:94.52mg
9.45%
Calcium:91.64mg
9.16%
Potassium:228.58mg
6.53%
Copper:0.12mg
6.12%
Folate:24.18µg
6.04%
Magnesium:23.55mg
5.89%
Iron:1.04mg
5.78%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.87%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.44%
Selenium:2.41µg
3.44%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.7%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.49%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.39%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.13%