High Protein Tortellini Pasta Salad
Packed with bold flavors and a nutrient-rich combination of ingredients, this High Protein Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of taste and health! Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy grilled chicken breast, protein-packed chickpeas, and crisp veggies like cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, this dish satisfies both your cravings and nutritional needs. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey ties it all together, while crumbled feta adds a creamy finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick, wholesome dinner. Enjoy it cold for a refreshing and hearty meal that's as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: high protein, tortellini pasta salad, healthy pasta salad, quick pasta salad recipe, meal prep salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 oz cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegetarian option)
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced grilled chicken breast, cooked chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, baby spinach, and finely chopped red onion.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Add the cooled tortellini to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and give the salad one final toss.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve cold and enjoy your high-protein tortellini pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 801 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
