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protein pasta salad featured Recipe FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige

Easy Protein-Packed Pasta Salad

  • Author: FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This protein-packed pasta salad is made with seasonal summer veggies, dressed in a creamy balsamic dressing, and has a few secret ingredients to sneak protein into the bowl.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 8 ounces lentil pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/3 cup olives

Creamy Balsamic Dressing


Instructions

  1. Make the pasta according to the package. Drain and set aside. 
  2. To make the dressing, add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. 
  3. Add the pasta, veggies, hemp seeds and olives to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the balsamic dressing and toss to coat. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 253
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 271mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pasta, pasta salad, balsamic dressing, protein, balsamic, vegan, summer, potluck

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