Creamy High-Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken

close up of creamy protein pasta salad with chicken, rotini, tomatoes, cucumbers, and broccoli in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon.

Creamy High-Protein Pasta Salad with Chicken

This creamy high-protein pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, tender and juicy chicken, and a tangry lemon Greek yogurt dressing. This healthy pasta salad is full of protein with almost 50 grams of protein per serving!

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 431kcal

Author Lyndsey

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salad Ingredients

12 oz. Brami fusilli pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup English cucumbers chopped
1 pound cooked chicken breast diced
4 oz. fresh mozzarella
2 tablespoon fresh herbs chopped

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
12 oz. Brami fusilli pasta
Combine the creamy dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl along with the creamy dressing.
1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup English cucumbers, 1 pound cooked chicken breast, 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, 2 tablespoon fresh herbs
Gently stir the high-protein pasta salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Add a drizzle of olive oil to thin the dressing if needed.

Cook the pasta to al dente.

Place the high-protein pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.7g | Protein: 45.8g | Fat: 9.9g