Because I'll forget about it otherwise...
I don't like posting recipes without photos, but this salad I made yesterday was so good and so easy and fresh and summery that I want to make sure I get it up here.
Mediterranean-ish Pasta Salad
8 oz. whole wheat pasta (I used corkscrews)
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 pkg grape tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, cubed
1 pkg feta, cut into 1/2" cubes (4 oz? I used some really strong sheep's milk feta from Greece that was beyond awesome)
handful each chopped fresh parsley and mint (didn't actually have either of these, but the whole time I was eating, I kept thinking how good they'd be and resolved to add them the next time I make this*)
1 lemon
olive oil
While the pasta is cooking, prep the tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, feta and herbs. Mix the first three together in a large bowl. When pasta is done, drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Add to the bowl. Add the juice of the lemon and olive oil to taste. Mix in the feta and herbs.
*I actually resolved to buy parsley and mint plants and make them thrive so that I will always have fresh herbs on hand. We'll see how that goes.
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