Description
A nutritious and flavorful high protein pasta salad that combines various ingredients for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high protein pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the high protein pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- You can substitute any vegetables based on preference or season.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: high protein pasta salad recipe