High Protein Tortellini Pasta Salad

Fuel your day with this vibrant and satisfying High Protein Tortellini Pasta Salad! Packed with protein-rich grilled chicken, creamy chickpeas, and cheese-filled tortellini, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Crisp cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, baby spinach, and a touch of red onion bring a burst of freshness to every bite, while crumbled feta adds a creamy tang. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal make-ahead meal for lunch, dinner, or a healthy potluck contribution. Serve it cold for a light yet nourishing dish that’s sure to impress! Keywords: high protein pasta salad, tortellini salad recipe, easy meal prep salad, protein-packed lunch ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 oz cheese-filled tortellini
• 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegetarian option)
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced grilled chicken breast, cooked chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, baby spinach, and finely chopped red onion.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 4

Add the cooled tortellini to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and give the salad one final toss.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 8

Serve cold and enjoy your high-protein tortellini pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1506.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2461.2

Total Fat 94.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 581.4mg	0%
Sodium 3358.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 209.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 765.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2514.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.8%

Protein: 34.1%

Carbs: 31.0%