High Protein Pasta Salad: Gluten Free Pasta Salad

Trying to eat more protein, but still craving pasta? This is the recipe for you! This high protein pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies and protein This is a naturally gluten free pasta salad. Perfect for a quick dinner tonight, even better for leftover lunches for the week. Or bring it to your next cook out.

Ingredients for Salad
8 oz Chick pea pasta- cooked and cooled completely
1 lb Chopped chicken: Rotisserie, leftover or even canned works
1 C Broccoli slaw
1 C English cucumber- chopped
1 Red pepper- chopped
1/4 C Grated parmesan
2T Fresh basil: chopped
Salt and pepper

Ingredients for Salad Dressing
¼ C Extra virgin olive oil
¼ C Red wine vinegar
2 TBSP Dijon mustard
2 t minced garlic
Salt and pepper

Directions
-Cook pasta according to package directions and cool completely
-Chop cucumber and peppers
-Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Wisk thoroughly and set aside.
-In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, broccoli slaw, peppers, cucumber and cheese, mix well
-Add salt, pepper and salad dressing, mix well
-Add chopped fresh basil, mix well

Server immediately or chill for leftovers.

Enjoy!

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