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A bowl of creamy high protein pasta salad with chickpea rotini, peas, and chicken
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Creamy High Protein Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chickpea rotini pasta
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 10 oz canned chicken breast, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup celery , finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced

Instructions

  • Cook the chickpea pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the dressing is homogenous.
  • Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Incorporate the canned chicken, thawed peas, diced celery, and minced red onion.
  • Toss the mixture gently with a spatula until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to service to allow the flavors to emulsify.