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High Protein Pasta Salad

A nutritious and filling pasta salad packed with protein.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole grain pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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