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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Simple pasta salad with fresh veggies, chickpeas and a light lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author: Katie Stewart

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 454 g/16 oz. bag of brown rice noodles cooked and rinsed well
  • 540 g/19 oz. can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well.
  • Pour desired dressing on the salad.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Serve immediately or chill overnight for best flavour.

Notes

To make a creamy version, replace 1/2 of the olive oil with mayo of choice. I use a soy-free vegan mayo when I do.


This is a perfect make ahead salad because it tastes better the next day.