High Protein Pasta Salad
If you need a pasta salad that isn’t just a bowl of noodles, this High Protein Chicken Pasta Salad is it. I'm a pasta salad girlie. I eat them year round, not just during spring and summer! I developed this recipe to share a salad that is super high in protein and actually filling. This is more than a side dish, it's the main event. The creamy dressing holds all of this together and it checks every box.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 390kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta I used rotini
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz diced, cooked chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh shredded spinach
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes Sliced in half. You can use any tomatoes.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in accordance with the package instructions.8 oz pasta
- Rinse the pasta in cold water and pat dry.
- Add the Greek yogurt, mayo, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste to a mixing bowl (or your serving bowl) and stir to combine.1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayo, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- Add in the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, cucumbers, cheese, and tomatoes. Stir. Taste repeatedly and adjust the seasoning if necessary.16 oz diced, cooked chicken breasts or thighs, 1 cup fresh shredded spinach, 1 cup chopped cucumbers, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- Serve chilled if preferred.
Notes
A little mayo enhances the dressing’s richness and smooth texture, balancing the tanginess of the Greek yogurt for a more indulgent taste. It's totally optional. If you hate mayo, leave it out. Love mayo? Add more of it.
Any cooked chicken will work for this dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 11g