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Two bowls of pasta salad on a cutting board with tomatoes, cheese and basil scattered on the table

High Protein Italian Pasta Salad


  • Author: McKenzie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This High Protein Pasta Salad made with Banza pasta is loaded with veggies and salami and tossed in Italian dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Banza chickpea pasta
  • ½ cup chopped salami
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1 can black olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups Italian dressing (use your favorite brand)


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain. Set aside to cool.
  2. While the pasta is cooling, chop up all the veggies and mix-ins—cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, salami, and mozzarella. Feel free to customize based on your preferences or what’s in your fridge!
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and chopped ingredients, then stir in your choice of Italian dressing until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately for a fresh, room-temperature salad, or chill in the refrigerator if you prefer a cold pasta salad.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch