Description
Elevate your pasta salad game with this delicious and nutritious High-Protein Italian Pasta Salad! Bursting with fresh veggies, savory proteins, and a creamy homemade dressing, this vibrant dish is a crowd-pleasing summer staple.
Ingredients
- 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 oz. cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup light salami, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncinis, chopped
- 1/4 cup homemade creamy Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup light mayo
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Start by cooking the Barilla Protein+ Pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and help it cool.
2. While the pasta is cooling, chop the tomatoes, zucchini, cheese, salami, red onion, and pepperoncinis into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, and dried herbs and spices until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
4. In a large bowl, gently mix the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables, cheese, and salami.
5. Pour the homemade creamy Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
6. Refrigerate the High-Protein Italian Pasta Salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
This salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 25