Description
A nutritious and delicious high protein salad featuring chickpea penne pasta, shredded chicken, and creamy feta cheese, topped with a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- Chickpea penne pasta, cooked
- Chicken, shredded
- Creamy feta cheese, crumbled
- Dried cranberries
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh spinach or arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chickpea penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- If using, add fresh spinach or arugula for extra greens.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the pasta and adjust the dressing to taste. Consider adding colorful vegetables for added nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg