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
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain. Set aside to cool.
- 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!
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta and chopped ingredients, then stir in your choice of Italian dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- 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