Who says healthy can’t be hearty? This high-protein pasta salad delivers bold Italian flavor and serious fuel. With fresh veggies, salami, mozzarella and protein-packed pasta, it’s perfect for meal prep or your next backyard BBQ.
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High-Protein Pasta Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 440 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. high-protein pasta cooked and rinsed
- 4 oz. salami thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cubed
- 3 mini cucumbers sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup green olives halved
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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In large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, salami, mozzarella, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, artichokes and garbanzo beans.
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Add chopped basil and drizzle in Italian dressing.
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Toss until everything is well coated and combined.
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Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors marinate.
Nutrition Facts
High-Protein Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 1103mg46%
Potassium 562mg16%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 911IU18%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 173mg17%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.