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Feta and Chickpea Pasta Salad

Preparation: 10 mins

Cooking: 15 mins

Serves 4, costs under £4.00

Ingredients

  • (280g) Pasta
  • (120g) Feta Cheese
  • 1 Small (60g) Red onion
  • 4 Medium (340g) Tomatoes
  • 1 Small Can (210g) Chickpeas
  • 1 (160g) Red Pepper
  • 1 (160g) Yellow Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons (40g) Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons (30g) Lemon Juice
  • 1 (3g) Garlic Clove
  • 1 For Taste Pinch (1g) Ground Black Pepper

Allergy Disclaimer

Always check the label of each ingredient for allergy warnings.

Cost Disclaimer

Please note the cost per serving may now be slightly higher due to rising prices in supermarkets.

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
  2. Peel and finely chop the red onion and garlic.
  3. Wash and chop the tomatoes and peppers.
  4. Chop the feta into bite size pieces - it doesn't matter if it crumbles.
  5. Make the salad dressing by mixing together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper.
  6. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse under cold running water. Add the pasta to a bowl.
  7. Add the feta, red onion, tomatoes and peppers to the bowl with the pasta and mix.
  8. Drain and rinse the chick peas and add to the bowl and mix.
  9. Pour the dressing into the bowl, mix and serve.

Nutritional Information


Per 100g
Per 417g serving

Energy Kcals
117
486
Energy Kj
489
2,040
Protein
4.1 g
17 g
Total Fat
4.4 g
18.2 g
Saturated Fat
1.4 g
5.9 g
Carbohydrates
14.3 g
59.7 g
Total Sugars
2.2 g
9.1 g
NSP Fibre
1.9 g
7.9 g
Sodium
125 mg
523 mg
Salt
0.3 g
1.3 g

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