Every week I rack my brain for what to take for lunch the following week. And sometimes it feels as though looking for new lunch ideas is a part-time job. Which I know, and the taster reminds me, is so very ridiculous. I love salads, but they sometimes leave me hungry at 2:30. I love soups, but get sick of them if I eat it a few times. Basically, I’m downright picky about my lunches.
Looking for: light, healthy, easily packed, quickly made, filling and bonus points if it can be made on Sunday afternoon
Found: A greek pasta salad that fits all of the above criteria and was even tastier than I expected!
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe: 2-3 lunch portions
- 2 cups cooked 100% whole grain pasta
- 1 cup garbanzo beans
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
- about 6 kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- spices: pepper, red pepper flakes, herbamare
Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and portion out for lunches!
I served my pasta salad alongside some Pacific Organic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup with spinach stirred in.
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Oh, that’s awesome! Definitely gonna try that one out.
Oh, that’s awesome! Definitely gonna try that one out.
that sounds so good! i am totally going crazy with the “comfort food” time of year. i am so ready for fresh fruits and veggies. this salad would be a good transition dish and get me through till spring!
that sounds so good! i am totally going crazy with the “comfort food” time of year. i am so ready for fresh fruits and veggies. this salad would be a good transition dish and get me through till spring!
oh my gosh this sounds amazing!! anything with pasta and chickpeas is a winner in my book
oh my gosh this sounds amazing!! anything with pasta and chickpeas is a winner in my book
Sounds wonderful and looks very tasty!
Sounds wonderful and looks very tasty!
LOVING the chick peas in this salad!
LOVING the chick peas in this salad!
You had me at “Greek”
Is that cavatappi pasta??
I had to check but it is called “chiocciole” – I bought it because I loved the shape! (bionaturae brand)
You had me at “Greek”
Is that cavatappi pasta??
I had to check but it is called “chiocciole” – I bought it because I loved the shape! (bionaturae brand)
I adore Greek pasta salad. This looks really good. I may have to whip this up. We face the same challenge with making hubby’s lunch M-F.
I adore Greek pasta salad. This looks really good. I may have to whip this up. We face the same challenge with making hubby’s lunch M-F.
this looks so good! I love any kind of greek salad, and adding chic peas puts it over the top. yum!
this looks so good! I love any kind of greek salad, and adding chic peas puts it over the top. yum!
Oh wow… your salad looks good.
Oh wow… your salad looks good.
I love a good pasta salad
I love a good pasta salad
sometimes i just peruse my fave restaurants for their lunch menus for inspiration. maybe you can do that too?
Such a good idea! I have a few menu’s that I look to, I’ll also have to start looking online at the restaurants you two go to – they always look so good and healthy!
sometimes i just peruse my fave restaurants for their lunch menus for inspiration. maybe you can do that too?
Such a good idea! I have a few menu’s that I look to, I’ll also have to start looking online at the restaurants you two go to – they always look so good and healthy!
That looks so good!
I also feel like coming up with new and interesting meal ideas is like a part time job. Which I guess is the reason people turn to convenience foods.
That looks so good!
I also feel like coming up with new and interesting meal ideas is like a part time job. Which I guess is the reason people turn to convenience foods.
YUM! I love a good pasta salad and feta cheese is always a favorite addition.
YUM! I love a good pasta salad and feta cheese is always a favorite addition.
what is herbamare?
this looks amazing, but quite frankly, anything that is greek is usually good to go in my book
what is herbamare?
this looks amazing, but quite frankly, anything that is greek is usually good to go in my book
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