Fusilli Chickpea and Feta Salad
Salads

Fusilli Chickpea and Feta Salad

A fresh and colorful salad combining fusilli pasta with chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and feta cheese. Perfect as a light and nutritious meal, with a touch of aromatic vinegars that enhance all the flavors.

Prep⏱️ 15 min
Cook🔥 10 min
Servings👥 2 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

2 servings

2
  • 1.5 oz fusilli pasta
  • 5.3 oz cooked chickpeas
  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1.8 oz cooked corn
  • 2.8 oz feta cheese or fresh cheese
  • 1 handful 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 the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions. Let cool completely.

  2. 2

    Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small cubes.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked fusilli, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn.

  4. 4

    Prepare the dressing: whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard.

  5. 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

  6. 6

    Distribute the cubed feta cheese over the salad.

  7. 7

    Finish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately or let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

💡 Chef's Tip

Prepare the pasta in advance if you want to serve it cold. The combination of balsamic and white vinegar creates a balanced acidic base. You can add extra protein: grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or smoked tofu.