4-Ingredient Pasta Salad (Healthy)

An easy and tasty lunch with 9 grams of fiber. My healthy 4 ingredient pasta salad is the perfect meal prep lunch that's ready in minutes.

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 20

Servings:

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Equipment (affiliate links)

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1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients

▢ 375 g package rotini pasta cooked and rinsed in cold water (notes 1, 2)
▢ 1 bag baby arugula about 3 large handfuls
▢ 1 18-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
▢ 3/4 cup Greek vinaigrette I used Renee's Mediterranean Greek Vinaigrette
▢ 4-6 oz cooked protein (note 3)

Instructions

Add cooked pasta, arugula, chickpeas, and salad dressing to a large mixing bowl.
Toss to combine. If you'd prefer to keep the arugula fresh throughout the week, leave it out and add before serving.
Store your pasta salad in individually portioned food containers. When you're ready to eat, add optional toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Use a high fiber or high protein pasta for better nutritional balance.
Note 2: Cook pasta in salted water.
Note 3: Protein ideas include cooked rotisserie chicken, cubed extra firm tofu, canned tuna, canned salmon, boiled eggs, or cottage cheese.
Nutrition information is calculated without added protein.

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