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High Protein Chicken Pasta Salad

52g Protein Chicken Pasta Salad You’ll Crave Repeatedly

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A nutritious and flavorful high-protein chicken pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt-cottage cheese dressing.

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

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cooked pasta
  • 6 oz grilled chicken, sliced
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded kale
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 3 oz crumbled feta
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine sauce ingredients in a food processor. Pulse on low until smooth.
  2. Mix pasta, chicken, red onion, cherry tomatoes, kale, cucumbers, and red pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Pour sauce over pasta salad and toss well.
  4. Top with feta cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use whole-grain pasta for added fiber.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • For extra protein, add chickpeas or beans.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg