Description
This high protein caprese pasta salad is fresh, satisfying, and packed with 39g of protein per serving. Perfect for meal prep or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, cooked, chopped and cooled
8 oz chickpea pasta, cooked and cooled
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 small sweet onion, diced
4 oz sharp cheddar, cubed
Parmesan vinaigrette dressing:
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard until smooth. Slowly add oil while whisking, then stir in honey.
2. Add parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, carrots, onion, and cheddar.
4. Pour dressing over and toss gently until fully coated.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Top with more parmesan if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Use mozzarella instead of cheddar for a classic Caprese feel.
Make extra dressing to use on grilled veggies or quinoa bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 451mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 84mg