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4 ingredient pasta salad with pasta, chickpeas, arugula, and greek vinaigrette
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4-Ingredient Pasta Salad (Healthy)

An easy and tasty lunch with 9 grams of fiber. My healthy 4 ingredient pasta salad is the perfect meal prep lunch that's ready in minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Balanced, Cold Lunch, Easy, High Protein, Quick, Summer Roll
Servings: 6
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 375 g package rotini pasta cooked and rinsed in cold water (notes 1, 2)
  • 1 bag baby arugula about 3 large handfuls
  • 1 18-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup Greek vinaigrette I used Renee's Mediterranean Greek Vinaigrette

To Serve (optional, per serving)

  • 4-6 oz cooked protein (note 3)

Instructions

  • Add cooked pasta, arugula, chickpeas, and salad dressing to a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss to combine. If you'd prefer to keep the arugula fresh throughout the week, leave it out and add before serving.
  • Store your pasta salad in individually portioned food containers. When you're ready to eat, add optional toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Use a high fiber or high protein pasta for better nutritional balance.
Note 2: Cook pasta in salted water.
Note 3: Protein ideas include cooked rotisserie chicken, cubed extra firm tofu, canned tuna, canned salmon, boiled eggs, or cottage cheese.
Nutrition information is calculated without added protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg