Description
This Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad is a quick, delicious, and healthy meal option featuring chickpea pasta and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces chickpea pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, ranch dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
Make sure to mix again before serving leftovers, as the dressing may separate over time. Adding a splash of fresh ranch dressing can rejuvenate the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg