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Creamy High Protein Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious and protein-packed pasta salad perfect for quick lunches or picnics. Made with chickpea pasta and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, it's both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz chickpea rotini pasta

Dressing

  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Additional ingredients

  • 10 oz canned chicken breast, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 0.5 cup celery , finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, minced

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 7-9 minutes until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Mix cooled pasta with the dressing, then add chicken, peas, celery, and onion.
  • Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta