High Protein Pizza Pasta Salad
High Protein Pizza Pasta Salad is a cold make-ahead lunch with 22 grams of protein per serving and classic pizza-inspired ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces protein rotini pasta
- 4 ounces turkey pepperoni quartered
- 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella pearls halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¾ cup green bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup banana peppers chopped
- ⅓ cup mini turkey pepperoni
- 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Pizza Dressing:
- ¼ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon light Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoon marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the protein rotini pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta in a colander. Rinse the pasta under cold water. Drain the pasta well.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, Italian dressing, marinara sauce, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the quartered turkey pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, mini turkey pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the pizza dressing over the pasta mixture. Stir until the pasta and other ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Stir the pasta salad before serving. Add a small amount of Italian dressing if the pasta salad seems dry.
Notes
Serving Size: 1½ Cups Pizza Pasta Salad
Storing and Reheating
Store in the Refrigerator - Place the pasta salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Keep It Cold - Do not leave the pasta salad at room temperature for more than 2 hours.Nutrition
Serving: 1.5CupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1220mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 532IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 2mg
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