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Ingredients for high protein pasta salad in a large wooden salad bowl, unmixed
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High Protein Pasta Salad

Stay full all afternoon with this healthy high protein pasta salad with 40 grams of protein per serving. It's perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: High Protein, Pasta Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package cooked lentil or protein pasta 250 g box
  • 1 diced cucumber seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 cups chopped skinless rotisserie chicken breasts about 2 breasts
  • 3/4 cup vinaigrette store bought or recipe below

Creamy Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 Tbsp pepperoncini brine from the jar optional
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp each salt, red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp each oregano, garlic powder, onion powder

Instructions

  • Prepare salad dressing: Combine all ingredients for salad dressing in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
  • Prepare ingredients: Cook and cool pasta, crumble cheese, and slice vegetables. Set aside.
  • Assemble salad: Add all ingredients to a large bowl, including salad dressing. Toss together. Enjoy immediately or store in individual food containers for later.

Notes

Nutrition facts calculated with dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 8mg