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High protein Mediterranean pasta salad with rotini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta in a white bowl

High-Protein Mediterranean Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote
If you love a pasta salad, this high-protein Mediterranean version is about to become your new go-to. Briny feta, salty kalamata olives, crisp cucumber, and fresh oregano in a garlicky Greek dressing, with chickpeas for extra protein and fiber.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings : 6 servings

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Ingredients

Salad
  • 16 oz high-protein pasta, like Kaizen, Banza, or Barilla Protein+
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta
  • ½ cup fresh oregano, chopped
Greek Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp fresh or dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
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Instructions
 

  1. Cook 16 oz high-protein pasta according to package directions (minus 1-2 minutes so it doesn't get too mushy). Drain, rinse under cold water, and let it cool completely.
    Cooked high-protein rotini pasta draining in a colander for easy Mediterranean pasta salad
  2. While the pasta cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup red wine vinegar, 3 cloves garlic (grated), 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp fresh or dried oregano, and 1 tsp salt.
    Greek dressing for Mediterranean pasta salad being whisked in a glass jar with fresh herbs and garlic
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 English cucumber (diced), 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, ½ cup kalamata olives, ½ cup red onion, ½ cup fresh oregano (chopped), and ¾ cup crumbled feta. Pour the dressing over everything and toss to combine.
    Large bowl of the best Mediterranean pasta salad tossed with Greek vinaigrette
  4. Serve right away or refrigerate. This one gets better after a few hours in the fridge as the flavors come together.
    Two white bowls of high protein Mediterranean pasta salad meal prep with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 42gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1116mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 30gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 5mg

Notes

  • Pasta: Kaizen, Banza or Barilla Protein+ all work well here. Regular whole wheat pasta works too, but the protein count will be slightly lower.
  • Make ahead: This gets better after a few hours in the fridge as the flavors come together. Great for meal prep, it'll keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Dressing: If it seems dry after sitting in the fridge, toss with an extra splash of olive oil and red wine vinegar before serving.