Description
Indulge in a nutritious and satisfying meal with our Protein-Packed Chicken Pasta Salad. This vibrant dish features tender lean chicken, high-protein pasta, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it’s also versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Perfect for picnics, family dinners, or meal prep, this salad delivers on both flavor and nutrition while ensuring you stay full throughout the day.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea, lentil, or whole wheat)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp hummus or light mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, hummus (or light mayo), lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg