Description
A nutritious and filling high protein pasta salad perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add more protein by including chickpeas or grilled shrimp.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg