Protein-Packed Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb Whole wheat pasta Rotini or penne.
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas Drained.
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 2 large Bell peppers Diced, any color.
- 1/2 cup Red onion Finely diced.
- 1/2 cup Black olives Sliced.
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and olives.
- Make dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide into 6 meal prep containers.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
| Calories | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | g |
| Sugar | g |