High Protein Broccoli Pasta Salad
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad featuring whole wheat pasta, vibrant broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (whole wheat or protein-rich pasta)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional protein add-ins (e.g., grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
- Bring water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, then plunge into ice water to halt cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Blend together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- If using optional protein sources, add them now and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance for richer flavors. Use gluten-free pasta for dietary needs and customize with nuts or feta cheese for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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