Colorful Energy Bowl
Salads

Colorful Energy Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring pasta, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and feta. Perfect for a balanced meal rich in protein and fiber.

Prep⏱️ 15 min
Servings👥 2 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

2 servings

2
  • 1/4 cup fusilli pasta
  • 3 oz cooked chickpeas
  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 red or white onion
  • 1/4 cup cooked corn
  • 3 oz feta cheese or cream cheese
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

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Directions

  1. 1

    Cook fusilli pasta if necessary and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and corn.

  4. 4

    Add the crumbled feta cheese.

  5. 5

    Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegars, and mustard.

  6. 6

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

  7. 7

    Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately or refrigerate.

💡 Chef's Tip

Prepare this bowl in advance – the flavors develop even more after a few hours. For a vegan version, replace the feta with marinated tofu. You can add pine nuts or seeds for extra texture.