Description
High Protein Italian Pasta Salad made with protein pasta, Italian meats, fresh vegetables, and light Italian dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz protein or chickpea rotini pasta
- 3/4 cup light Italian dressing
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 8 oz smoked deli ham, chopped
- 5 oz turkey pepperoni, chopped
- 5 oz Italian dry salami, chopped
- 4 slices ultra-thin provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water
- Chop the red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber into small pieces
- Chop the ham, turkey pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese
- Combine pasta, vegetables, meats, and cheeses in a large bowl
- Add feta cheese and Italian dressing, then toss gently
- Add fresh basil if using
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
- Chilling improves flavor
- Add extra dressing if salad dries during storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg