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Quick & Healthy High Protein Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Quick High Protein Greek Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Chickpea fusilli pasta Dry, uncooked
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Yellow bell pepper Diced
  • 0.25 cup Red onion Finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the 8 oz of chickpea fusilli pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Add the 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper, 0.25 cup diced red onion, 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, and 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
  • In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the 0.25 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Pour this dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.