Maria Moyer
@moyermaria
Protein-Packed Pasta Salad
This High-Protein Pasta Salad is a nutritious and delicious dish packed with multigrain elbow macaroni and a variety of fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at gatherings, providing a satisfying boost of protein and flavor.
Details
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:high-protein
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:15
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 16 ounces
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 cup, chopped
- 1 cup, diced
- 1/2 cup, diced
- 1 cup, trimmed
- 1 cup, sliced
- 1 cup, shredded
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Protein-Packed Pasta Salad.
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the multigrain elbow macaroni and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender yet firm to the bite. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Once cooked, drain the macaroni and rinse it under cool water. Drain again and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Step 4
After the pasta has chilled, add the chopped broccoli, diced bell peppers, diced onion, trimmed snap peas, sliced mushrooms, and shredded carrots to the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together until evenly coated.