Name: Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Chickpea Pasta (cooked according to package directions); 1 cup Raw Broccoli (chopped); 1 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced); 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced); 0.25 cup Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese (for cheesy flavor); 1.5 cups Coleslaw Mix (shredded cabbage and carrots); 0.75 cup Creamy Ranch Dressing (amount is an estimate as dressing ingredients/quantity not fully specified in description)

This Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad is the perfect meal prep lunch option for pasta salad season! It's packed with crunchy veggies, high in protein and fiber, and features a delicious creamy ranch dressing. This recipe is designed to keep you full and satisfied throughout the afternoon.

Chickpea Pasta

Raw Broccoli

Red Bell Pepper

Cucumber

Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese

Coleslaw Mix

Creamy Ranch Dressing

Colorful Ingredients

Mixing the Salad

Dressing Added

Finished Protein Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad

סלט פסטה חלבוני ברוטב ראנץ' קרמי זה הוא אופציית ארוחת הצהריים המושלמת להכנה מראש לעונת סלטי הפסטה! הוא עשיר בירקות פריכים, עתיר חלבון וסיבים, ומכיל רוטב ראנץ' קרמי וטעים. מתכון זה נועד לשמור עליכם שבעים ומרוצים לאורך כל אחר הצהריים.

פסטה מגרגרי חומוס

ברוקולי נא

פלפל אדום

מלפפון

שמרים תזונתיים או גבינת פרמזן

תערובת קולסלאו

רוטב ראנץ' קרמי

מרכיבים צבעוניים

ערבוב הסלט

רוטב הוסף

סלט פסטה חלבוני מוכן

סלט פסטה חלבוני ברוטב ראנץ' קרמי

CREAMY RANCH PROTEIN PASTA SALAD 🥗✨ I’ve decided it’s officially past...

CREAMY RANCH PROTEIN PASTA SALAD 🥗✨ I’ve decided it’s officially pasta salad season, and this one is a MUST-make!! Packed with crunchy veggies, 33g of protein, 9g of fiber and a creamy ranch dressing, it’s the perfect meal prep lunch option that’ll keep you full and satisfied all afternoon long!! All you need is ⬇️ For the salad: 8 oz chickpea pasta 1 cup raw broccoli chopped 1 cup red bell pepper diced ½ cup cucumber diced ¼ cup nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese 1.5 cups coleslaw mix For the chicken: 2 chicken breasts 425g 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper *bake at 450F for 18-22 minutes* For the dressing: ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoon mayonnaise optional see note above 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon fresh dill 4 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt - - - - #easylunch #easyrecipe #lunchbox #dietitian #lunchideas #mealprep #highprotein

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Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Chickpea Pasta
(cooked according to package directions)

Raw Broccoli
(chopped)

Red Bell Pepper
(diced)

Cucumber
(diced)

Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese
(for cheesy flavor)

Coleslaw Mix
(shredded cabbage and carrots)

Creamy Ranch Dressing
(amount is an estimate as dressing ingredients/quantity not fully specified in description)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool down.
Preview
10m
Preview
Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool down.
10m

While the pasta cooks, chop the raw broccoli, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
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5m
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While the pasta cooks, chop the raw broccoli, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
5m

Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.
Preview
1m
Preview
Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.
1m

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Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Chickpea Pasta(cooked according to package directions)

Raw Broccoli(chopped)

Red Bell Pepper(diced)

Cucumber(diced)

Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese(for cheesy flavor)

Coleslaw Mix(shredded cabbage and carrots)

Creamy Ranch Dressing(amount is an estimate as dressing ingredients/quantity not fully specified in description)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool down.Preview10mPreviewCook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool down.10m

While the pasta cooks, chop the raw broccoli, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.Preview5mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, chop the raw broccoli, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.5m

Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.Preview1mPreviewPour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.1m

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Chickpea Pasta
(cooked according to package directions)

Raw Broccoli
(chopped)

Red Bell Pepper
(diced)

Cucumber
(diced)

Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese
(for cheesy flavor)

Coleslaw Mix
(shredded cabbage and carrots)

Creamy Ranch Dressing
(amount is an estimate as dressing ingredients/quantity not fully specified in description)

Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool down.
Preview
10m
Preview
Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool down.
10m

While the pasta cooks, chop the raw broccoli, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
Preview
5m
Preview
While the pasta cooks, chop the raw broccoli, red bell pepper, and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
5m

Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.
Preview
1m
Preview
Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated.
1m