Ready to add a delicious twist to your weight loss regimen? This Greek Pasta Protein Salad is not just a feast for your taste buds but a fuel for your fitness goals.
Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, it’s the perfect dish to energize your day while keeping your health in check!
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Recipe Information
- Serves: 2
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
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Protein Salad Nutrition Facts
- Fats: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 11g
- Calories: 326 Kcal per serving
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) dried red lentil pasta
- ½ large cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup (100g) baby tomatoes, halved
- ¼ large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 16 pitted Kalamata olives
Dressing (or Substitute for Store-Bought)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or tahini
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp agave syrup or maple syrup
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Directions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pan and cook the red lentil pasta as per the packaging instructions.
- Chop Veggies: While the pasta cooks, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Mix these with the Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk the Dressing: Crush the garlic into a bowl and whisk it with olive oil, water, red wine vinegar, oregano, and agave syrup. Pour over the salad.
- Combine and Serve: Drain the cooked pasta, cool it under cold water, and then add it to the salad bowl. Toss everything together and serve.
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Tips and Variations
- Enhance the flavor with vegan feta cheese and chopped parsley.
- For a quicker preparation, opt for a store-bought salad dressing.
- Use less olive oil or tahini to reduce calories and fat if you’re watching your weight.
- Replace the maple syrup or agave with a small drop of your favorite zero-calorie sweetener to further cut calories.
