Description
A delicious high protein pasta salad packed with chicken, Greek yogurt, and fresh veggies, perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped veggies (cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup feta or shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil your pasta in salted water until it is just tender.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cool water.
- In a big bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), Dijon, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in chopped chicken, veggies, and cheese.
- Add pasta and mix until everything is coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Taste the salad after chilling and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Can be stored for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg