Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. dried oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salad
2 cups uncooked penne pasta ( i use whole-wheat)
1 19 oz. can chick peas, drained or 1 cup channa dall ( split chickpeas cooked in boiling water for 30 min. or until tender)
10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 yellow pepper, coarsely chopped
1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 english cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup pitted olives, sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

To make the Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and olive oil until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
To assemble the salad:
Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cooled.
If you are using Channa Dall instead, put measured amount in water on saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and cook until tender, approximately 1/2 hour.
Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the chickpeas (or the Channa Dall), tomatoes, feta cheese,red onion, yellow and red peppers, cucumber and olives.
Pour on the vinaigrette and toss the salad well. This can be done ahead of time and stored, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for a few hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	348.55 Kcal (1459 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.98g	42%
Cholesterol	8.34mg	3%
Sodium	342.69mg	14%
Potassium	300.38mg	6%
Total Carbs	19.23g	6%
Sugars	5.94g	24%
Dietary Fiber	5.89g	24%
Protein	6.91g	14%
Vitamin C	74.6mg	124%
Iron	65mg	361%
Calcium	83.2mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.32 Kcal (546 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.09g	42%
Cholesterol	3.12mg	3%
Sodium	128.13mg	14%
Potassium	112.31mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.19g	6%
Sugars	2.22g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	24%
Protein	2.58g	14%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	124%
Iron	24.3mg	361%
Calcium	31.1mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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