Microwave Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Salami and Chickpeas

Ingredients

- 1 cup durum wheat flour
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons refined sunflower oil
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cubed salami
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together 1 cup of durum wheat flour and 1 cup of semolina flour.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of refined sunflower oil to the flour, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth, then form it into small pasta shapes or roll out and cut into strips.
- Place the prepared pasta back in the microwave-safe bowl, cover with water, and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Check at 5-minute intervals to ensure the pasta is cooked to al dente texture. Adjust time as needed.

2. Assemble the Salad:
- Allow the pasta to cool slightly by draining it and rinsing it under cold water briefly.
- In the same bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, 1 cup of chickpeas, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of cubed salami, and 1/2 cup of sliced olives.

3. Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle 1/2 cup of Italian dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Gently toss the ingredients until well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed.

4. Final Touch:
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor integration.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Microwave Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Chilling Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Microwave Recipes, Mediterranean Salad, Pasta Salad, Quick Lunch, Salami Recipes, Italian Dressing Salad, Chickpea Salad, Easy Microwave Meals, Healthy Lunch, Pasta Dish

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1425

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