• prep: 15 min
• cook: 10 min
• total: 25 min

servings:

This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is an easy make-ahead meal that's loaded with plant-based protein. Made with lentil pasta and tossed with a flavorful sun-dried tomato dressing.

• 8 ounces red lentil pasta ((I like Tolerant brand))
• 1 cucumber (, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (, diced)
• 1/2 red onion (, diced )
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (, drained (or 1 1/2 cups cooked))
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• feta (, for serving (optional))
• sliced black olives (, for serving (optional))

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