High-Protein Italian Pasta Salad
A bright Italian pasta salad brimming with protein, veggies, and fresh herbs—perfect for everyday dinners.
- Time: 35 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Recipes & Joy
Ingredients
- whole‑wheat rotini
- cooked chicken breast, sliced
- canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- fresh mozzarella, shaved
- red onion, thinly sliced
- black olives, pitted and sliced
- fresh basil, torn
- fresh oregano, chopped
- extra‑virgin olive oil
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- garlic, minced
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste