Greek Pasta Salad
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Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 pot, If you're cooking pasta from scratch
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta
- 15 oz Chickpeas, drained
- 5 Baby Cucumbers, sliced
- 1-2 cups Pickled Beets
- 16 oz bottle Greek Dressing
- 6-8 oz Crumbled Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, cucumbers, pickled beets, and feta cheese.
- Pour the Greek dressing over the salad. Toss everything gently until evenly coated.
- Optional: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.