Description
A quick and nutritious high-protein pasta salad packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add olives or avocado for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: high-protein, pasta salad, healthy, quick meal