High-Protein Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe
Beat the heat with a delicious Mediterranean Pasta Salad, featuring protein pasta, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese.
Servings: 8
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Box Protein Pasta
- ½ Bottle Italian Vinaigrette
- 1 Onion
- 1 English Cucumber
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Can Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas)
- 1 Cup Black Olives
- 2 ½ Ounces Feta Cheese
- 2 ½ Ounces Fat Free Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Remember to add a Tablespoon of salt to the water before adding the pasta. After the pasta is done, rinse it under cold water to stop it from cooking more.1 Box Protein Pasta
- Chop or slice the onion.1 Onion
- Cut the cucumber into bite size pieces1 English Cucumber
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. (Don't slice them if you enjoy them whole)2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
- Drain the Garbanzo beans and rinse with cold water.1 Can Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas)
- In a large bowl, add the pasta. onion, cucumber, tomato, Garbanzo beans, olives, and feta cheese. Gently Toss1 Cup Black Olives, ½ Bottle Italian Vinaigrette
- Add the Italian Vinaigrette and gently toss.2 ½ Ounces Feta Cheese
- Enjoy1 Box Protein Pasta, 1 Onion, 1 English Cucumber, 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, 1 Can Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), 2 ½ Ounces Fat Free Feta Cheese, 1 Cup Black Olives
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg