Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad
A vibrant and zesty Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad that combines bold flavors with wholesome ingredients, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (preferably rotini or penne)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the chickpeas, celery, red onion, and carrot.
- Mix in a smaller bowl together the Buffalo sauce, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a satisfying side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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