Description
High protein pasta salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines al dente whole grain pasta, shredded grilled chicken, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this salad offers a delicious protein boost while delighting your taste buds. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s the ideal recipe for health-conscious food lovers looking for flavor without sacrificing nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole grain pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill seasoned chicken breasts on medium-high heat until cooked through (5-7 minutes per side). Let rest before shredding.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg