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A colorful bowl of high protein pasta salad with chicken, edamame, and chickpea pasta.
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High Protein Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chickpea rotini pasta
  • 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame, steamed
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber , quartered and sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, minced
  • 0.5 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil chickpea pasta in salted water according to package specifications until al dente, typically 7-9 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and rinse immediately under cold running water to arrest the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  • In a primary mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the emulsion is homogenous.
  • Integrate the cooled pasta, diced chicken, edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into the mixing bowl.
  • Fold the ingredients using a spatula until the dressing is uniformly distributed across all surfaces.
  • Cover and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) for a minimum of 30 minutes to facilitate flavor integration before service.