Bean & Pasta Salad

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This bean-and-pasta salad is a satisfying dish packed with plant-based protein. It combines tender pasta with fiber-rich beans, crisp vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette for a well-balanced bite. The flavors continue to meld as it sits, making it an ideal recipe for meal prep or gatherings.

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Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients for a bean and pasta salad including fusilli pasta kidney beans chickpeas vegetables and seasonings arranged on a surface

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat fusilli

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup rinsed canned no-salt-added kidney beans

  • ½ cup rinsed canned no-salt-added chickpeas

  • ½ cup halved grape tomatoes

  • ½ cup chopped English cucumber (about ¼ cucumber)

  • ½ cup diced bell pepper (about ½ medium pepper)

  • ½ cup diced red onion (about ½ medium onion)

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 4 ounces pasta; cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add ½ cup kidney beans, ½ cup chickpeas, ½ cup tomatoes, ½ cup cucumber, ½ cup bell pepper and ½ cup onion; mix until combined.

    Whisk in a bowl with oil and seasonings

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

  3. Add the pasta to the bowl; mix until evenly distributed. Fold in ½ cup feta.

    Glass bowl of pasta salad with beans and vegetables hands stirring with a wooden spoon

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

EatingWell.com, July 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
11g Fat
31g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1¼ cups
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 9g 19%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 50µg
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 11%
Folate 110µg
Vitamin K 14µg
Sodium 200mg 9%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 46mg 11%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.