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High Protein Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

High Protein Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
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This High Protein Italian Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal or a delightful side. Packed with protein-rich ingredients and tossed in a light Italian dressing, this salad is a refreshing twist on traditional pasta salads.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 1 (8 oz) box of protein or chickpea rotini pasta

Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup of Olive Garden light Italian dressing (192 g)

Vegetables:

  • 1/2 red onion (120 g), chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange, 170 g), chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber (250 g), peeled and diced

Meats and Cheeses:

  • 1 (8 oz) package of smoked deli ham (224 g), chopped
  • 1 (5 oz) package of turkey pepperoni (140 g), chopped
  • 5 oz of light Italian dry salami (140 g), chopped
  • 4 slices of ultra-thin provolone cheese, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of feta cheese (56 g)

Optional:

  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta – Begin by cooking the chickpea or protein pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
  2. Prepare the vegetables – Dice the red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Chop the meats and cheeses – Slice the smoked deli ham, turkey pepperoni, Italian dry salami, and provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Add the feta cheese.
  5. Dress the salad – Drizzle the light Italian dressing over the ingredients and toss everything together.
  6. Finish with freshness – Add fresh basil if desired.
  7. Chill and serve – Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: High Protein, Italian, Pasta Salad, Protein Pasta, Chickpea Pasta, Light Italian Dressing, Salad

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