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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 8 oz.dried, short pasta, such as gemelli, penne, or bowtie
  • 1(15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
  • 1large red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 1Persian cucumber, quartered lengthwise, chopped
  • 2scallions, chopped
  • 3/4 c.crumbled feta
  • 1/2 c.chopped mixed pitted olives
  • 1/2 c.chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp.chopped fresh mint
  • 1 Tbsp.chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp.za’atar seasoning
  • 2cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/2 c.mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp.fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp.harissa paste

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain (do not rinse); season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, tossing to distribute. Let cool slightly.
    2. Step 2In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, feta, olives, tomatoes, mint, oregano, and za’atar until combined. Fold in pasta.
    3. Step 3In a small bowl, whisk garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and harissa. Pour over pasta salad and toss until coated; season with salt, if needed.