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High Protein Italian Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables and dressing

High Protein Italian Pasta Salad

A quick and delicious High Protein Italian Pasta Salad packed with vibrant veggies, protein-rich chickpeas, and gooey mozzarella cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or summer picnics!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1 each bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 each cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, mozzarella, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
  3. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

You can store this salad in the fridge for 3-5 days. For freezing, keep in mind that some ingredients may lose their crunch.