Protein Pasta Salad with Feta
This Greek Protein Pasta Salad with Feta is the perfect dinner to make when you want a filling but refreshing meal. By using protein pasta and nutritional ingredients, you will be left satisfied and energized.
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz protein pasta, (14.5-16 oz of pasta will work)
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by cleaning then chopping or dicing according to the ingredient notes above
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions
- Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain and rinse in cold water
- Next, add the pasta to a mixing or serving bowl
- Add the other vegetables on top
- If needed, dice the feta into small chunks (if not using feta crumbles)
- Add the feta cheese, olive oil, oregano and basil
- Mix until combined and ingredients are evenly distributed
- Add salt and pepper to taste (the feta cheese may add enough saltiness for you)
- Mix again
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 375mg, Potassium: 272mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 704IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 194mg, Iron: 2mg