Description
A nutritious and creamy pasta salad packed with protein, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cooked chicken or chickpeas
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and chicken or chickpeas.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This salad can be prepared ahead of time and can last in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg