Protein-Packed Chicken Pasta Salad
Enjoy this Protein-Packed Chicken Pasta Salad that’s nutritious and delicious! Perfect for meal prep—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea, lentil, or whole wheat)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese or shredded Parmesan (optional)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp hummus or light mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to package instructions (about 7-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced chicken breast and chopped vegetables.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg