Best High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish? The Best High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is your answer! This vibrant salad combines chickpea pasta with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a creamy dill pickle dressing, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s not only satisfying but also easy to whip up in just 15 minutes. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a delightful twist. Enjoy this tangy, creamy dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz chickpea pasta (like Banza)
- 20 oz chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups kale (finely shredded)
- 1.5 cups cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup pickles (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/3 cup fresh dill
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup pickle juice
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, chop the cucumbers, kale, red onion, and pickles.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, fresh dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, kale, cucumbers, pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese (if using), and fresh dill.
- 5. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg