Healthy High Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken
A delightful pasta salad packed with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- 8 oz Protein Pasta
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken, diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the protein pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and let it cool in a colander.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, along with the diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
- Mix and Serve: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Enjoy or Store: You can serve this salad immediately or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for a bit.
Notes
You can use any shape of protein pasta you prefer. For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative or an avocado blend.