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Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad

A delicious and nutritious Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad that's easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder approximately 30g
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rotini in well-salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let drain while preparing the dressing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, ranch seasoning, and protein powder until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley to the dressing. Fold gently to coat.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir before serving, and reserve dressing if making more than 4 hours ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 5g

Notes

This salad is highly customizable; add grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.

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