High Protein Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad for an Easy Weeknight Meal
A nutritious and delicious pasta salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, and olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: High Protein Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad