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Healthy High Protein Pasta Salad No Mayo – Easy & Flavorful Meal Prep

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Delicious healthy high protein pasta salad without mayo. Packed with vegetables, herbs, feta, and black olives, tossed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep or a refreshing lunch.

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz rotini pasta (Barilla Protein+ preferred)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, quartered and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2.5 oz feta cheese
  • 2.25 oz black olives, sliced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 5 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice red bell pepper, slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, mince red onion, chop parsley and basil.
  2. Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette. Let sit 1 minute.
  3. Cook rotini pasta until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and dry briefly on paper towels.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, herbs, feta, olives, and oregano.
  5. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

  • Use protein-enriched pasta for higher protein content.
  • Prepare vegetables ahead of time to speed up assembly.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning after tossing with vinaigrette.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean