High Protein Pasta Salad
This delicious High Protein Pasta Salad is fresh, simple, and perfect for a summer picnic or a protein pasta salad meal prep!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 411kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (large!)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces protein pasta
- 16 ounces cooked chicken breast chopped
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 2 cups cucumbers quartered, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper de-seeded, chopped
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup fresh basil diced
- 1 cup light Italian dressing
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package directions.8 ounces protein pasta
- Meanwhile, de-seed and chop all vegetables and chicken.16 ounces cooked chicken breast, 2 cups cucumbers, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/4 cup fresh basil
- Once the pasta is al dente, drain the pasta water and let the pasta cool 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the pasta, chicken, cheese, vegetables, and dressing and toss all ingredients together to combine.8 ounces mozzarella pearls, 1 cup light Italian dressing
- You can serve immediately, or for better developed flavors, let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg