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Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Pasta Salad

This Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Pasta Salad is the ultimate easy side dish or light lunch—packed with protein, tossed in a creamy buffalo ranch dressing, and loaded with crunchy veggies. A quick, flavorful, and make-ahead-friendly salad that’s perfect for meal prep, BBQs, and potlucks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15oz Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz Pasta
  • 1/2 Cup Diced red onion
  • 1 Cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 Cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Green Onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: crumbled blue cheese or feta

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chickpeas by tossing with olive oil, salt and pepper. Air Fry at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until smooth. Taste and adjust the ratio depending on your heat preference.
  4. Toss the cooked chickpeas with half of the sauce.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, chickpeas red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the top.
  6. Toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the remaining sauce. Top with cilantro and green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.