93 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

2 saved

6

10

Protein packed pasta salad

My quick and easy lunch packed with flavor and will keep you full! 🍽️🍝 the peppers and cucumber give you that extra crunch and the banza pasta won’t make you feel bloated!

Ingredients below:

-banza chickpea pasta

-honey ham

-honey maple turkey

-Swiss cheese

-provolone

-cucumbers

-avocado

-baby bell peppers

-dill

-lite Italian dressing

-dash of Columbia dressing (IYKYK)

2024/3/25 Edited to

Protein-packed meals are gaining popularity due to their numerous health benefits, especially among those looking to maintain a balanced diet. This pasta salad not only provides protein from Banza chickpea pasta but also from the addition of ham and turkey, making it an excellent post-workout meal or a filling lunch option. Incorporating colorful vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, and creamy avocado adds essential vitamins and minerals while enhancing the salad's crunch and texture. For those who are health-conscious, using lite Italian dressing helps keep the calorie count lower while still providing flavor. Meal prepping this pasta salad can save time during busy weekdays. Consider making a bigger batch to have on hand for lunches throughout the week; it stays fresh and delicious in the refrigerator. Additionally, you can modify the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients such as olives, spinach, or even a squeeze of lemon for an extra zing. With its nutritious profile and tasty ingredients, this protein-packed pasta salad is the perfect choice to fuel your day!

Related posts

Seafood Caesar Salad Pasta (Protein Packed)

Ingredients: • 171g shrimp • 127g snow crab meat • 2.5oz @eatbanza rotini chickpeas pasta • Marzetti Supreme Caesar dressing • Romaine lettuce, chopped • Oh My Cajun Seasoning (to taste) • Italian seasoning (to taste) • Italian seasoning (to taste) • G

2653 likes

Protein Italian Pasta salad

I am a sucker for pasta salads, especially during the warmer seasons! Finding a way to sneak in a little extra protein is always a plus (; This recipe is great for meal prepping, work parties and as a side dish!! Try it out and let me know what you think 💖 #highproteinpasta #highprotei

617 likes

A vibrant, low-carb 'pasta salad' in a clear container, featuring broccoli, cauliflower, pepperoni, cubed cheese, black olives, and pickled peppers. A spoon is visible on the right, ready to serve this healthy, veggie-packed meal, consistent with a keto meal plan.

Protein packed pasta salad..

Try adding things like chickpeas, edamame, along with some of the more traditionals :) #healthyhabits #wellness #foodforfuel

381 likes

High protein egg salad sandwich

High Protein Egg Salad Sandwich Protein-packed and egg-cellent. This egg salad sandwich is around 30 grams of protein! Serving size: 3 Ingredients: 8 eggs 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1 stalk green onion 1 tbsp chopped pickles Dijon mustard Salt Pepper Onion Powder High Protein White Bread

2840 likes

Protein Pasta Salad

🛒 Ingredients • 8 oz cooked Banza chickpea rotini pasta • 1 ½ cup salami, chopped or torn • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded • 1 ½ cup cucumber, sliced or chopped ½ cup black olives, sliced • 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 ½ cup bell

1636 likes

protein pasta | cottage cheese alfredo with salmon and veggies ✨

this creamy, protein packed pasta is super easy, satisfying and nutritious (over 25g of protein per serving!!!!). wanted to try something new to get in some extra protein tonight and this is a winner. it’s my spin on the viral lazy girl feta pasta :) what you’ll need: salmon fillets cottage

1351 likes

A close-up of a bowl of 'Loaded Egg Salad' garnished with chopped green onions and crispy bacon bits, seasoned with black pepper. The text 'Loaded Egg Salad' is overlaid on the image.

Six peeled hard-boiled eggs are shown in a metal strainer. An overlaid text box describes the process of boiling eggs for 20 minutes, shocking them in an ice bath, and rolling them to perfectly peel the shells.

A black plate holds four ingredients for the egg salad: a container of cottage cheese, a bowl of turkey bacon, a bowl of shredded cheddar cheese, and a bowl of chopped green onion.

My High Protein Loaded Egg Salad

Only issue I have with this egg salad is when I make it, it doesn’t last past the day!! It’s so good and great with almond crackers or toast or by the spoon full. Loaded with protein the perfect snack or meal whatever floats your boat save this post and let me know what you think if you try it.

3861 likes

Protein Pasta Salad✨

I don’t know about you, but I love a pasta salad and using protein pasta gives me the perfect excuse to lunch on this all week! Ingredients: 1 box protein pasta 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 orange bell pepper, diced 1 English cucumber, diced 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 can cor

1020 likes

High Protein Tuna Pasta Salad 🐟😋

Looking for a simple high protein recipe that is great for meal prep? You will want to try this tuna pasta salad!😋 Made in under 30 minutes and lasts well throughout the week!🐟 Add this over some romaine lettuce for some extra volume in the meal!👏🏻 @Lemon8 Food #lemon8food #mealprep #meal

6173 likes

HIGH PROTEIN GREEK CHICKEN SALAD: 

This greek chicken salad is the perfect meal prep for the week. I like to make it on a Sunday and have lunched prepared and ready to go. I love that this dish is packed with protein and veggies and is so easy to make. I hope you love this one. Tag me if you make this greek chicken salad and foll

2178 likes

My favorite protein pasta salad

I look for any reason to make this in the summer. 1 box protein pasta 2 cucumbers Grape tomatoes Pepperoni Diced ham Banana peppers Cheese cubes @Olive Garden Italian dressing #boatsnacks #poolsnacks #easysidedish #easyrecipe

719 likes

Protein Packed Chickpea Pasta Salad

Looking for an easy summer dish? This Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing is a healthy, protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, or quick lunches. 🍝 Can be made with gluten-free pasta 🧀 Tossed in a tangy homemade feta dressing 🥒 Loaded wit

5 likes

🔥Hot Girl Summer 🌮 Crunch Salad 🥗

#summersalad #lemon8challenge #hotgirlsummer #tacos #salad @Lemon8 Food Would you add or take anything away from this salad? Comment below ⬇️🌽🫑🧅🥕🧅🍅 🔥Hot Girl Summer Taco Crunch Salad 🥗 🌮 This is the ultimate summer comfort-meets-fresh dish—cool, crunchy, tangy, and packed wi

1626 likes

This High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad hits every

time. High protein. Creamy. Tastes like a sub shop bowl. Bold flavor. Real ingredients. Actually filling. What I used • 8 oz high protein pasta • 1 cup chopped turkey deli meat • ½ cup turkey pepperoni • ½ cup part skim mozzarella cubes • ½ cup cottage cheese, blended smooth • ½

620 likes

Regular protein packed salad

Looking for high volume low carb meals? Try this simple salad recipe Romain lettuce Tomatoes Cucumbers Dried Cranberries Onions Boiled eggs Grilled chicken breast 📍Location: Savannah, GA Savannah

629 likes

High-Protein Lemon Pea Pasta

When I don’t feel like cooking but still want something creamy, filling and actually good… this is on repeat 🤍 You guys asked for more protein in my lemon pea pasta, so here you go. High-Protein Lemon Pea Pasta (One Pot) Ingredients •8 oz mini pasta •1/2 tbsp olive oil •1/4

809 likes

Fall Protein Pasta Salad

Fall Pasta Salad Cozy, colorful, and protein-packed — this Fall Harvest Pasta Salad is everything sweater weather calls for 🍂✨. Hearty enough for dinner, light enough for lunch, and guaranteed to fuel your fall vibes. Who else is ready for a bowl? 🥗 👉 Save this recipe for your next cozy nigh

155 likes

HIGH PROTEIN MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD: 🇲🇽

This Mexican Chicken Salad is so flavorful and absolutely delicious! It is packed with veggies, healthy fats and can be easily meal prepped in the beginning of the week for easy meals throughout the week. Hope you love this one! Tag me if you make this Mexican Chicken Salad and follow @dayamifro

13.9K likes

One Pot High Protein Taco Pasta 🌮

One pan, high protein, and packed with taco flavor—this pasta has become a weekly staple in our house! 🌮🍝 @Lemon8 Food #lemon8food #highproteinrecipe #highproteinmeals #recipe #healthyrecipes

2642 likes

Simple, High-Protein Salad keep you full🍋🥬

This salad bowl is everything. Quick, protein-packed, and no-fuss. Ingredients: • Chopped romaine • 2 hard-boiled eggs • 2 strips crispy bacon • ½ avocado, diced Optional: drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, or your fave dressing. Why it works: &#

1041 likes

Easy and high protein meal prep pasta salad! 🥗

This bomb AF Pasta Salad is perfect to meal prep and was steady on rotation during my weightloss journey 🔥 Details ⬇️ Ingredients: - Chickpea pasta Banza - 1/2 English cucumber, chopped 135g - Chopped cooked chicken (I used 8 oz) - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped 145g - 1/4 cup red onion,

3313 likes

high protein meal ideas

If you’re looking for healthy, high protein dinner inspo, I gotchu! These three salads are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. 🍤Shrimp Cobb Salad - Salad Base: Romaine Lettuce, Soft Boiled Eggs, Blue Cheese, Cucumber, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onion, Bacon - Season fresh or fr

13.9K likes

Protein chicken pasta salad 🔥

We have heat over here 🔥 #jenniovittles #pastasalad #highproteinrecipe #chicken #easyrecipe Cincinnati

4033 likes

🍋☀️🥗 The Perfect High-Protein Summer Salad for Weight Loss 🐟💪🏾

Easily one of my top 5 salads to make when I want a light refreshing but still a protein packed meal to stay on track with my weight loss goals! 🥗🍋 SOOOO GOOD! 👉🏾 How I prepared mine: 🐟 Garlic Butter Tilapia • 7 oz tilapia • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 tsp butter • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1

400 likes

HIGH PROTEIN BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD:

Day 10 of 30: HIGH PROTEIN BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD: This 6 Ingredient high protein buffalo chicken salad is a game changer. It is so easy to make and absolutely delicious! I love making this for meal prep throughout the week to eat with crackers, on a lettuce wrap or even on a sandwich! You have t

1055 likes

Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad (High Protein)

This Mediterranean orzo salad is fresh, colorful and packed with protein and fiber. I combined whole wheat orzo, tuna, chickpeas, fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing to create the perfect meal prep lunch or summer side dish. To find a free, printable recipe, visit my website using the li

32 likes

High Protein Macaroni Salad

This healthy macaroni salad recipe is packed with fresh veggies, chickpea pasta, and a high-protein dressing that makes this side dish super creamy! This satisfying dish is low in calories and high in flavor, perfect for your next cookout! Ingredients 8oz chickpea pasta or whole wheat pasta 1/

487 likes

A close-up of a creamy protein tuna pasta salad in a blue bowl, featuring spiral pasta, green peas, white beans, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Text overlays read "Protein Tuna Pasta Salad" and "Recipe Below!".

Protein Tuna Pasta Salad

This always turns out delicious and is a hit with our three oldest! (5.5, 4.5, 18 months) Makes about 6-8 servings, depending on the serving size. Would be great for a potluck too! ➡️ Ingredients • 8 oz dry protein pasta (can replace with regular pasta) • 2 5-ounce cans albacore tuna in wat

339 likes

A skillet filled with high-protein cheesy beefy pasta, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese. The image highlights the dish's name and its 44g protein content per serving, showcasing the final meal.

A hand holds a box of Barilla Protein+ Penne pasta over a pot of boiling water on a stove. The image instructs to follow the box directions for cooking the pasta.

A hand holds three spice bottles (Kinder's The Blend, onion powder, garlic powder) over lean ground beef browning in a skillet, illustrating the seasoning step for the beef.

🍝 HIGH PROTEIN CHEESY BEEFY PASTA 🍝

🍝 HIGH PROTEIN CHEESY BEEFY PASTA 🍝 Creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein — this cozy bowl hits all the cravings and your goals 💪 ⸻ ✨ INGREDIENTS ✨ • 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef • ½ (15 oz) jar Rao’s Alfredo sauce • 1 tbsp tomato paste • ½ cup Daisy

91 likes

Italian Protein Pasta Salad 💛

This weeks Healthy Meal Prep is this AMAZING Italian Protein Pasta Salad! It’s super easy and also a great source of protein. What’s great about this dish is that by using the Kaizen brand pasta you actually get 20 grams of protein for each serving & waay less carbs than the typical pasta w

11 likes

Protein Pasta Salad

🛒 Ingredients • 8 oz cooked Banza chickpea rotini pasta • 1 ½ cup salami, chopped or torn • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded • 1 ½ cup cucumber, sliced or chopped • ½ cup black olives, sliced • 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 ½ cup bell peppers (red, orange, or both), diced • ¼ cup red

28 likes

High protein Buffalo chicken pasta salad!

Flavor packed, creamy, spicy, protein packed buffalo chicken pasta salad 🔥 Enjoy as a weeknight dinner, easy meal prep lunch, or cookout crowd pleaser! #pastasaladrecipe #buffalochicken #glutenfreepasta #memorialday #crowdpleaser

191 likes

Chicken, protein pasta salad

After all of the rich, heavy food we’ve eaten so far this holiday, take a little break and have a quick protein pasta salad 🥗 🐓 @NaijaGrille #jenniovittles #pastasalad #chicken #protein Cincinnati

348 likes

A recipe title card for "Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake," highlighting it as creamy, cheesy, protein-packed with over 50g protein per serving, an easy weeknight dinner, and a family favorite.

A collage of ingredients for the pasta bake, including ranch seasoning, bacon bits, Alfredo sauce, penne pasta, chicken tenderloins, and mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

A stainless steel pot on a stovetop, filled with boiling water and penne pasta, illustrating the first step of boiling pasta to al dente.

Protein-Packed Pasta Perfection 🍝 🙌✨

Creamy. Cheesy. Protein-packed. ✨ This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake is everything you love about comfort food with over 50g of protein per serving. Tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch flavor, and melty cheese baked to bubbly perfection. Save this one for your next easy weeknight dinner! 🍝🔥

102 likes

Deviled Egg Salmon Salad (Creamy + Protein Packed)

Simple, creamy, and packed with protein ✨ This deviled egg salad is quick, flavorful, and so satisfying. Add salmon for an extra boost and enjoy it just how you like it 💛 Ingredients • 6–8 boiled eggs • Mustard (to taste) • Mayonnaise (to taste) • Finely

39 likes

My easy go to lunch! It was perfect for bringing to the office & is packed with protein. #foodoflemon8 #recipes #lunchideas #food #dinnerideas

1036 likes

Protein-Packed Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:📝 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cucumber, diced ¼ red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh min

45 likes

HIGH PROTEIN CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA: 🍝

This high protein cajun shrimp pasta is absolutely delicious. This meal comes together in under 30 minutes and the perfect addition to your weeknight meals. It’s beyond flavorful from the Cajun cheese sauce and is so simple to make. I cant wait for you to try this one! 🍝Tag me if you make this r

242 likes

A high-protein pasta salad with farfalle pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers in a clear meal prep container, labeled as "Under $5 per serving," "Super easy," and "Delicious."

A close-up of various chopped vegetables on a wooden cutting board, including diced cucumber, yellow bell pepper, quartered cherry tomatoes, and roughly chopped basil, ready for the pasta salad.

Cooked farfalle pasta, drained and rinsed, resting in a white colander, illustrating the step of cooking pasta according to package instructions for the high-protein pasta salad.

Meal prep of the week - high protein pasta salad

I'm a pasta salad girlie through and through, ESPECIALLY in the summertime. They're so versatile, easy to make, and I love love love that they don't need to be reheated (coming from someone with no microwave in her tiny apartment). This one is no different! Here's how you make it

38 likes

HIGH PROTEIN BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN SALAD🍅

This Bruschetta Chicken Salad is on another level. It’s so easy to make and packed with protein and is so easy to make. This is the perfect meal prep option for the week and I know you’re going to want it on repeat.Hope you love this one! 🍅Tag me if you make this Bruschetta Chicken salad and fo

607 likes

my go to summer pasta salad: caprese tortellini

This salad is my favorite kind of summer recipe.. light, refreshing, and so fast to throw together. It uses minimal ingredients, but somehow tastes like you put in way more effort. It’s the perfect thing to meal prep for the work week or pack in a container for a pool day lunch. ✨ Tips and Trick

135 likes

Low Calorie Protein Ranch Pasta Salad

I am LOVING this right now! It makes for a great snack. Add chicken, tuna, pepperoni, etc. for extra protein!

107 likes

A black bowl of high-protein Mediterranean tuna salad with a spoon, surrounded by various ingredients on a kitchen counter.

A black bowl holds drained tuna with a spoon, ready for the next step in making high-protein Mediterranean tuna salad.

Drained tuna in a black bowl, topped with chickpeas and chopped red onion, as part of the Mediterranean tuna salad preparation.

High Protein Mediterranean Tuna Salad 🥗💪

Fresh, filling, and ready in minutes! This has been my go-to for easy meal prep lately — packed with protein and Mediterranean flavors. Who’s saving this for their weekly lunch rotation? 👇✨ #HighProteinMeals #HealthyRecipe #EasyMealPrep #MediterraneanDiet

636 likes

See more