this keto greek salad is the perfect dinner to make when you’re in a time crunch! using clean ingredients, it is a healthy meal that tastes delicious too.

keto greek salad ingredients in a bowl

i am always looking for new dinner recipes that are easy to make and delicious. this keto greek salad with chickpea pasta is one of my favorites to make.

i love to use chickpea pasta because it not only adds nutritional value but also tastes amazing too with all the other ingredients. chickpeas can be found in variations of a greek salad. therefore, using this chickpea pasta marries perfectly with the other flavors.

if you’re like me, you’ll be makign this salad every week!

main ingredients

  • pasta
  • feta cheese
  • cherry tomatoes
  • cucumbers
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • basil

frequently asked questions

is it easiest to prep the ingredients before the pasta is cooked?

you can prep the ingredients either before the pasta is cooked or while it is cooking!

what is the best pasta to use for this recipe?

i love to use chickpea pasta but you can use any. some other favorites are red lentil pasta or brown rice such as tinkyada.

how can i store this pasta salad for leftovers?

store in an airtight container in the refridgerator for up to 5 days.

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Rigatoni Pasta Salad with Parmesan and Pesto in a large serving bowl.
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Pesto Rigatoni Pasta Salad with Parmesan

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
This Pesto Rigatoni Pasta Salad with Parmesan is the perfect easy dinner with tons of leftovers. It is quick to make and uses simple and nutritious ingredients.
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Ingredients
 

  • 16 oz bite size rigatoni pasta
  • 8 oz pesto
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shaved parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta of your choice according to the package's instructions
  • While the pasta is cooking, prep the other ingredients
  • Once the pasta is cooked, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process
  • Add the pasta to a large mixing/serving bowl and combine with all of the other ingredients
  • Mix until fully combined and the pasta should be well coated with the pesto
  • Add any extra parmesan, sundried tomatoes or other toppings on top
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: basil pasta, easy dinner recipe, easy lunch recipe, easy pasta recipe, Healthy Pasta Dish, healthy pasta salad, pesto pasta, sun dried tomatoes, vegan pesto

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