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High Protein Bean Pasta Salad

12-Star High Protein Bean Pasta Salad

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A fresh and filling salad made with whole-wheat pasta, two kinds of beans, crisp vegetables, and a simple lemon-oregano vinaigrette. This dish is a complete, protein-rich meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces whole-wheat fusilli
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup rinsed canned no-salt-added kidney beans
  • ½ cup rinsed canned no-salt-added chickpeas
  • ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped English cucumber
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook as the package directs.
  3. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
  4. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
  5. Add the kidney beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion to the bowl. Mix to combine.
  6. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  7. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

Notes

  • Rinsing the pasta stops the cooking and keeps the salad from becoming gummy.
  • Use any color of bell pepper you prefer.
  • For a stronger flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg