Fresh High Protein Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A vibrant pasta salad packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients, high in protein and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., farfalle, penne)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, you can swap feta with a plant-based alternative. Adding roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts can enhance the Mediterranean touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg