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High Protein Pasta Salad: A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Dish You’ll Crave!
Emily

High Protein Pasta Salad: A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Dish You’ll Crave!

A refreshing Mediterranean pasta salad with a balsamic-dijon dressing, packed with high-protein ingredients like fusilli pasta and crumbled feta. Crisp vegetables and fresh herbs balance creamy tanginess for a satisfying summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Fusilli Protein Pasta Brami
  • 1 small red bell pepper (150g), chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber (135g), sliced
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped
  • 2.25 oz canned black olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Crumbled feta cheese to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot
  2. Add 1 tbsp salt and 12 oz Fusilli pasta
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, drain, and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water
  4. Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  5. Add 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the dressing
  6. Chop vegetables and herbs, then add to a bowl with cooked pasta
  7. Stir in 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup red onion, and 1 cup drained olives
  8. Fold in crumbled feta and dressing until combined
  9. Chill for 30 minutes before serving

Notes

Use low-carb pasta if desired
Substitute red bell pepper with orange bell pepper
Replace English cucumber with Persian cucumbers
Cauliflower can replace broccoli for a lighter flavor
Adjust olive oil for lower fat content
Swap parsley for dill or basil for oregano for alternative flavors