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High Protein Pasta Salad

A nutritious and filling pasta salad packed with protein, perfect for a healthy meal.
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 wheat pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 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 black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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