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Bowl of Quick High Protein Pasta Salad with tri-color pasta, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, and olives in Italian dressing.

Quick High Protein Pasta Salad


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  • Author: Chef Elise
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Quick High Protein Pasta Salad made with tri-colored pasta, crisp broccoli, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and zesty Italian dressing for a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying protein-packed meal.


Ingredients

16 oz tri-colored pasta spirals

1- 1 oz packet salad seasoning mix

1- 16 oz bottle Italian style salad dressing

½ cup red onion finely chopped

1 cup broccoli florets

2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes halved

1 red bell pepper small diced

1 yellow bell pepper small diced

1- 2.25 oz can black olives sliced


Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

While the pasta is cooking, prep and chop your veggies.

In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing mix with the Italian salad dressing.

Pour the dressing mix into the bowl with the cooked pasta.

Add the chopped veggies and toss until well combined. Refrigerate for at least two hours and serve cold.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American