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Healthy High Protein Pasta Salad No Mayo

Healthy High Protein Pasta Salad No Mayo for Guilt-Free Meals

This Healthy High Protein Pasta Salad No Mayo is a vibrant, nutritious dish bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini can substitute with whole grain or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 each English Cucumber quartered and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
  • 1 cup Broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 each Red Onion finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Pot
  • colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and prep the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, quarter and slice the cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the red onion and chop the parsley and basil. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Transfer the cooled rotini to the mixing bowl with the veggies, add black olives and feta cheese, and toss gently.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For best flavor, prepare a day in advance if possible.

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