Moroccan Pasta Salad
Fresh and light, this vegetarian pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. Orange juice and zest are added to the vinaigrette for bright flavors.
Moroccan Pasta Salad
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 oz. whole wheat rotini
- 1 can 19 oz. no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups/4 oz. shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup/1.25 oz. chopped dried apricots divided
- 2 tbsp./0.5 oz. toasted chopped pistachios
Orange Vinaigrette:
- 1 tbsp. finely grated orange zest
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 4 tsp. minced fresh gingerroot
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Orange Vinaigrette: Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, red wine vinegar, oil, honey, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
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In large bowl, toss pasta with vinaigrette. Stir in chickpeas, carrots, red onion, mint, parsley, and half of the apricots. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with remaining apricots and pistachios.
Recipe Notes
Tip:
- Add chopped olives or capers for extra zing.