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High Protein Pasta Salad

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
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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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