High Protein Pasta Salad

The viral HIGH protein pasta salad just in time for Summer!! So flavorful & delicious!

RECIPE:

• 8 oz whole wheat or protein-enriched pasta

• 1 cup grilled chicken breast (diced)

• ½ cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

• ½ cup edamame or green peas

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

• ½ cup cucumber (diced)

• ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)

• ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)

• 2 tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds

• 2 tbsp olive oil (I did not double)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt (for creaminess, optional)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil (chopped)

  I doubled the recipe

Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, grilled chicken, chickpeas, edamame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and seeds.

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

8 Servings:

8 points

340 calories

9g fat

49g carbs

21g protein

Original Recipe: https://foodbyayaka.com/high-protein-pasta-salad/

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/iS8uvllU0t8