High Protein Pasta Salad With Orzo & Chicken
This high protein pasta salad with homemade Greek vinaigrette is packed with flavor and texture and perfect for weekly meal prep!
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Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package Banza rice pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced small
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 5 large basil leaves. thinly sliced
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic cloved grated
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Monkfruit (or any sweetener)
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper (or black pepper)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- Mix the dressing in the bottom of a big bowl.
- If you haven’t already, prep the veggies and dice the chicken.
- When the pasta is done, rinse well with cold water and drain well.
- Add the pasta, chicken, veggies, and basil to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently toss to coat the ingredients, taste, and adjust the salt pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
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