High Protein Italian Pasta Salad
Craving a satisfying and nutritious meal? The High Protein Italian Pasta Salad is your answer! This vibrant dish combines protein-rich ingredients like chickpea pasta, smoked deli meats, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz protein or chickpea rotini pasta
- 3/4 cup Olive Garden light Italian dressing
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 8 oz smoked deli chicken ham, chopped
- 5 oz turkey pepperoni, chopped
- 5 oz light Italian dry salami, chopped
- 4 slices ultra-thin provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber into small pieces.
- Slice the smoked deli chicken ham, turkey pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese into even pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta with vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Gently mix in feta cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is coated.
- If using fresh basil, tear or chiffonade it and mix in.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg