Crispy Pasta Salad with Chickpeas and Creamy Garlic Dressing

 

Ingredients

Crispy Pasta

2 cups cooked pasta, cooled and lightly dried

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Kosher salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Chickpea Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup pickled red cabbage

 1 romaine heart, chopped

1/2 cucumber, diced

4 tbsp mayonnaise

3 tbsp Greek yogurt

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp water

Kosher salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

 

Preparations

Crisp Pasta 

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

In a medium bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Add the pasta to the air fryer basket in an even layer and cook for 10–15 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.

Chickpea Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and water until smooth. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, pickled red cabbage, romaine, and cucumber.

Add the dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Add the crispy pasta and toss just before serving.

 

 

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