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Quick High Protein Greek Pasta Salad

A nutritious and delicious pasta salad packed with protein from chickpeas and feta cheese, loaded with fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal or as a side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz pasta (like rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas You can use canned or soaked and cooked dried chickpeas.
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled For a lighter option, reduce the amount of feta cheese.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, black olives, chickpeas, and parsley.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combining
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

Make sure to cool the pasta completely before adding the other ingredients to prevent wilting. You can add extra protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it heartier. For added crunch, consider including bell peppers or sliced radishes.