Description
A hearty and protein-rich pasta salad perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chickpeas, bell peppers, red onion, and celery.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more chickpeas or a plant-based protein source.
- Add other vegetables like broccoli florets or cherry tomatoes.
- Adjust dressing ingredients to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad, high protein, chicken, chickpeas, healthy, vegetarian, quick meal