High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe
If you're looking for a lunch or dinner that's quick, fresh and actually fills you up, this Protein Pasta Salad is it. With over 40 grams of protein per serving, it’s the kind of meal that keeps you full and energized.
Ingredients
For the pasta salad:
- 8 oz pasta cooked
- 6 oz grilled chicken sliced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup shredded kale
- 2 Persian cucumbers sliced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 3 oz feta crumbled
For the sauce:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine sauce ingredients in a food processor. Pulse on low until combined and smooth.
- Combine pasta, chicken, red onion, cherry tomatoes, kale, cucumbers, and red pepper in a large bowl.
- Pour sauce over pasta salad and toss well, until combined.
- Top with feta cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips and Tricks:
- Cook and cool the pasta: Letting the pasta cool for a few minutes helps keep the sauce from thinning out too much when you mix it all together.
- Massage the kale: If your kale feels tough, give it a quick massage with a little olive oil or lemon juice to soften it up before tossing it in.
- Make the sauce ahead: You can blend the sauce up to a day in advance and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to mix.
- More Protein: To add even more protein, use a protein pasta like Banza or Brami.
- Make Ahead: You can make this up to 8 hours ahead of time and serve chilled.
- Reduce Food Waste: Use any veggies you have on hand!
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