High Protein Pasta Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
01 -
8 oz whole wheat or protein-enriched pasta
02 -
1 cup grilled chicken breast, diced
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½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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½ cup edamame or green peas
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup cucumber, diced
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup feta cheese, optional
09 -
2 tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds
→ Dressing
10 -
2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp Greek yogurt, optional
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
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In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, grilled chicken, chickpeas, edamame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and seeds until evenly distributed.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat all components evenly.