Description
A healthy pasta salad packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole grain pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, chicken, chickpeas, feta, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use any protein source you like, such as tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad recipes healthy protein