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High Protein Pasta Salad

A nutritious and filling pasta salad packed with protein, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole grain pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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