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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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Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
30
minutes
mins
Servings:
4
Equipment
Banaza Protein Pasta
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Good Olive Oil
Aleppo Pepper
Stainless Steel Colander
Glass Mixing Bowl
Vegetable Chopper
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:
379
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
112
mg
|
Sodium:
434
mg
|
Potassium:
800
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin C:
63
mg
|
Calcium:
63
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg
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