Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad
Elevate your summer dining with this Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad, a dish that perfectly balances vibrant flavors and nutritional benefits. Packed with protein from tender chicken and chickpea pasta, this refreshing salad is loaded with crunchy vegetables and enveloped in a creamy ranch dressing. Ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner, it promises to satisfy your cravings while keeping you energized. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor it to your tastes, making it a versatile addition to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry chickpea pasta
- 2 chicken breasts (425g)
- 1 cup raw broccoli (chopped)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup cucumber (diced)
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and spices; bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through. Cool slightly before shredding.
- In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, shredded chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, cucumber, nutritional yeast, and coleslaw mix. Toss with dressing until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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