High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home

Hello dear kitchen friends! Today I will share with you a recipe that is both healthy and filling: High Protein Pasta Salad. This recipe is a great option especially for those who want to increase their protein intake. It contains a full 24 grams of protein per serving, imagine that! It will be a star both in your meal preparations and outdoor events. Now, let's make this salad together, which will add some color and flavor to our kitchen.

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High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home
Prep
20 dk
Cook
10 dk
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Categories: Breakfast Items Salads Protein Recipes Pasta Recipes Diet Meals Yüksek Protein
High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home Ingredients 19 items
  • 1 pound dry fusilli pasta
  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 2 cups diced bell pepper
  • 2 cups quartered cucumber
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup halved black olives
  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
How to Make High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home 8 steps
1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Don't forget to add a teaspoon of salt for the pasta, you'll notice the flavor difference!

2

Cook the pasta to al dente. Don't worry, it will soften when it absorbs the sauce.

3

While the pasta is cooking, dice the bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives.

4

For the sauce, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and dried spices. Now things are getting exciting!

5

Drain the pasta and pour cold water over it. This will stop the cooking and bring it to room temperature.

6

Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. You'll really need a big bowl, trust us!

7

Add the chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, corn, and olives. Pour the cottage cheese and sauce over everything and mix well.

8

Serve cold. Enjoy your meal!

High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home Cooking Tips

Cook the pasta al dente so it doesn't become mushy when mixed with the sauce. Also, adjust the spices to your taste when preparing the sauce. Believe me, it becomes very tasty!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
338
kcal
24.0g
Protein
38.0g
Carbs
10.0g
Fat

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How many calories in High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home?
High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home recipe contains 338 calories per serving. Protein: 24.0g. Carbohydrates: 38.0g. Fat: 10.0g.
How long does it take to make High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home?
High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home takes 30 dk in total to prepare. Prep: 20 dk. Cook: 10 dk. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home?
High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home recipe requires 19 ingredients. Main ingredients: 1 pound dry fusilli pasta, 4 cups diced cooked chicken, 2 cups diced bell pepper, 2 cups quartered cucumber, 2 cups corn, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved black olives, 1 ½ cups cottage cheese...
What diets is High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home suitable for?
High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home recipe is suitable for the following diets: Yüksek Protein.
How to make High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home?
High Protein Pasta Salad Recipe - Easily Prepare at Home recipe is prepared in 8 steps. Difficulty level: Medium.

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