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Strawberry Caprese Chickpea Pasta Prep Boxes

Validated Eats recipe ยท 2026-06-24

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chickpea pasta
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 packed cup baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup thin-sliced red onion

Method

  1. Cook chickpea pasta until just tender, then rinse briefly and cool.
  2. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss pasta with chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, and half the dressing.
  4. Fold in strawberries, mozzarella, basil, walnuts, and optional red onion.
  5. Divide into 4 boxes and pack extra dressing on the side.

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