High Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken: Easy Recipe for Healthy Living
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious high protein pasta salad with chicken, perfect for healthy living.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or beans.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Pasta Salad, Chicken Pasta Salad, Healthy Living