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High protein pasta salad with chicken, tomatoes, basil and avocado sauce in a bowl.

High Protein Pasta Salad

Quick, easy, and delicious, this high-protein Avocado and Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed hot or cold!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine meal-prep
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Cooked Chicken Breast (2 chicken breasts)
  • 200 g Uncooked Pasta (8oz)
  • 2 Avocados
  • 250 g Greek Yogurt (1 cup)
  • 1 Lemon
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 30 g Basil (¼ cup)
  • 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup)

Instructions
 

  • If not using pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken breasts by pan-frying, baking, or using an air fryer until cooked through. Dice or shred the chicken once cooked.
  • Cook the chickpea pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the remaining water and place the pasta in a large bowl.
  • In a blender, combine the avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, half of the basil leaves, salt, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Add the diced or shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and remaining chopped basil to the bowl with the pasta. Pour the avocado sauce over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately for a warm dish or chill in the refrigerator for a cold pasta salad. Enjoy!

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Notes

    • Use Ripe Avocados: For the best creamy texture in the avocado sauce, make sure to use ripe avocados. They should give slightly when gently pressed.
    • Pasta Water Trick: Reserve some pasta water before draining. This starchy water helps to thin the avocado sauce if it becomes too thick and helps it adhere better to the pasta.
    • Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to add or substitute vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand. Bell peppers, cucumbers, spinach, or zucchini are great additions.
    • Make It Dairy-Free: If you need a dairy-free version, simply substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative like coconut yogurt or a soy-based yogurt.
  • Consistency: The avocado sauce may thicken when refrigerated. If it’s too thick when serving, add a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it up.
 
 
MEASUREMENTS:
 
 
 
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your recipe will come out perfectly.
 
MORE INFO:
 
 
 
Read the blog post before making this Pasta Salad for extra tips, ingredient substitutions and storage instructions.
 
 
 
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
 
 
 
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
High Protein Pasta Salad
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
428
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15.9
g
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
42.8
g
14
%
Protein
 
32.4
g
65
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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