High-Protein Chicken Pasta Salad
High-protein chicken pasta salad combines chicken, chickpea pasta, crunchy vegetables and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing for meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
- 8 oz chickpea pasta 225 g
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast 280 g, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes 150 g, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber 120 g
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 red onion finely diced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta 50 g
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 180 g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook chickpea pasta according to package directions until just tender.
- Drain, rinse briefly with cool water and let it dry well.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and feta.
- Fold in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.