Description
A nutritious and filling Italian pasta salad loaded with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, chickpeas, and mozzarella.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of pasta you prefer.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: High-Protein Italian Pasta Salad Recipe