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High Protein Pasta Salad

A nutritious and filling pasta salad packed with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta or any high-protein pasta
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked and drained
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast diced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Garnish with feta cheese and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Adjust the vegetables based on your preference.

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