Description
A delicious and nourishing high protein pasta salad packed with vibrant veggies and hearty whole grain pasta, perfect for meal prep or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Whole Grain Pasta
- 1 can Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Veggies: Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Dress It Up: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish as desired.
Notes
This salad is great for meal prep and can be made a day in advance. It’s best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, high protein, vegetarian salad, healthy recipes, meal prep