Protein Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe
This Protein Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe rescues you on days when your motivation runs away faster than your last situationship.
It mixes bright veggies, hearty pasta, and a bold dressing that screams effortless queen energy.
You toss it together quickly, enjoy big flavor, and pretend you always eat this healthy.
Protein Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe
A vibrant vegan pasta salad packed with colorful vegetables and plant protein, tossed in a zesty dressing for a refreshing, filling meal.
Ingredients
For Salad
- 1 cup whole-wheat pasta dry
- ½ cup edamame cooked, shelled
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- ¼ cup bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
For Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil pasta.
- Strain fully.
- Add pasta to bowl.
- Add edamame.
- Add tomatoes.
- Add cucumber.
- Add carrots.
- Add bell pepper.
- Add parsley.
- Mix oil and lemon juice.
- Add mustard.
- Add garlic powder.
- Add salt.
- Add pepper.
- Whisk well.
- Pour over salad.
- Toss everything.
- Adjust taste.
- Chill briefly.
- Serve fresh.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 365Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1.4g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 16g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
Vitamin C: 18%Vitamin A: 20%
Iron: 15%
Magnesium: 12%
Folate: 10%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add basil for extra freshness.
- Swap whole-wheat pasta for lentil pasta for higher protein.
- Chill longer for deeper flavor.
