Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

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This Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas is a healthy twist on a classic, made Mediterranean style! Greek yogurt, olive oil, and herbs create a light, protein-rich dressing, while chickpeas, vegetables, and feta make this ideal for lunches, meal prep, or summer picnics. For more authentic salad inspiration, see Greek Salad (Horiatiki), or add a side of Protein-Rich Greek Chickpea Salad.

Course main, pasta, salad

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword chickpea salad Greek, greek pasta salad, greek vegetarian dish, healthy Mediterranean salad, healthy picnic recipes, yogurt pasta salad

PREP TIME 20 minutes

COOK TIME 12 minutes

TIME 32 minutes

SERVES 4 servings

Ingredients

300 g short-cut pasta ditali, rigatoni, penne
2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
1 cucumber diced
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 small red onion chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olive rings
1 cup cooked chickpeas
3/4 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped oregano

Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp dried oregano
1 small garlic clove
Salt & pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta, drain, and rinse.
Combine vegetables, olives, and chickpeas.
Whisk dressing ingredients.
Add pasta to vegetables & chickpeas.
Toss with dressing.
Fold in feta and half the herbs; season.
Scatter remaining herbs, serve chilled or at room temp.

Notes

If you like this recipe, you’ll also love my Greek Orzo Salad with Chia, Pomegranate & Miso-Tahini Dressing