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High-Protein Pasta Salad

A creamy, easy high-protein pasta salad made with protein pasta, chicken, crispy bacon, cheese, tomatoes, greens, Greek yogurt, light mayo, and ranch seasoning. An easy meal-prep lunch for busy workdays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 765 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz. dry high-protein pasta
  • 5 oz. cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 2 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 1 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mixed greens, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon ranch seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons croutons, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the protein pasta according to the package directions. Drain and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Prepare the chicken and crispy bacon. Chop the chicken and crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the pasta, chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato, and greens to a large bowl.
  • Add the light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning.
  • Toss or shake everything together until the pasta and ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy ranch dressing.
  • Add croutons just before serving for extra crunch.
  • If meal prepping, portion into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 78gFat: 28gFiber: 7g
Keyword chicken salad, easy salad, pasta salad, protein
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