High-Protein Pasta Salad Recipes
This high-protein pasta salad combines whole wheat pasta with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a tangy lemon dressing for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the whole wheat rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
This pasta salad is perfect as a high-protein lunch or a side dish for summer meals. You can add grilled chicken for extra protein if desired.