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A delicious plate of Creamy High Protein Pasta Salad

Creamy High Protein Pasta Salad

A delicious and nutritious pasta salad packed with protein, perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 227 g chickpea rotini pasta
  • 240 ml plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 30 g Dijon mustard
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 283 g canned chicken breast, drained and flaked
  • 150 g frozen peas, thawed
  • 75 g celery, finely diced
  • 40 g red onion, minced

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 7-9 minutes until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
  2. Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Mix cooled pasta with the dressing, then add chicken, peas, celery, and onion.
  4. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This pasta salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also add other vegetables or proteins to customize it to your taste.