Protein Pasta Salad: Lunch Prep

A quick way to prep lunch, with a summery pasta salad that includes more fiber and protein than traditional pasta salad recipes. This one dish gives adequate protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fat, and includes a variety of vegetables! Prep ahead and eat on for a few days during the week.

Protein Pasta Salad

A take on pasta salad that is just as easy, but includes more fiber and protein and has no added sugar. A great option for the week's lunch prep!

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 6

Equipment

• 1 pot
• 1 bowl with lid
• 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  

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• 1 box 8 oz. Banza pasta
• 1/4 C red onion ~1/4 of onion
• 1 English cucumber
• 1 container 10 oz. cherry tomatoes
• 1 C mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Cook box of Banza pasta according to package directions. If you want them more soft, cook an extra minute.
• While pasta is boiling, chop red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Add to bowl. Add mayo, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings to bowl. Stir.
• Drain pasta, rinse, and pat dry. Add to bowl. Stir.
• Good for 3-4 days, cover and refrigerate.

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