Giada De Laurentiis’ Fregola Salad with Olive Relish & Chickpeas
Experience the vibrant flavors of Giada De Laurentiis’ Fregola Salad with Olive Relish & Chickpeas. This refreshing salad features nutty fregola pasta, hearty chickpeas, and a zesty olive relish, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or as a delightful side dish for dinner. Packed with nutrients and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fregola pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup mixed olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fregola in boiling salted water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Chop the mixed olives into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked fregola, chickpeas, chopped olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and basil. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the fregola mixture and toss until well coated.
- Transfer to plates or bowls; garnish with additional basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg