High Protein Italian Pasta Salad
A delightful mix of grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and pasta makes this High Protein Italian Pasta Salad a flavor-boosting, protein-packed meal suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- whole-grain rotini pasta
- chicken breast
- chickpeas
- cherry tomatoes
- spinach
- red bell pepper
- olives
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- Italian herbs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Steps
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Grill the chicken breast, season it, and after cooling, dice it into small cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, diced chicken, drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, red bell pepper, and olives.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian herbs for the dressing, and pour over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper, and chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Before serving, give it a fresh toss to reinvigorate the flavors.