Description
A delicious creamy high-protein pasta salad with chicken that combines fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 12 oz. Brami fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup English cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente; this keeps it firm and perfect for a salad. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
- In a small bowl, combine the creamy dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients: cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, diced chicken, fresh mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
- Gently stir the high-protein pasta salad with the creamy dressing, ensuring everything gets coated evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, enhancing all the flavors.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for easy serving. Keep in the refrigerator and consume within three days for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg