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Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad

Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad for Busy Weekdays

This Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad combines the flavors of a classic BLT with the heartiness of chickpea pasta for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Chopped into 1-inch ribbons
  • 2 cups Roma Tomatoes Diced, seeds removed
  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon Cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Chopped, rotisserie or grilled
  • 8 ounces Chickpea Pasta Cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Or use a low-fat version
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into 1-inch ribbons. Dice the Roma tomatoes and finely chop the red onion.
  2. Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a plate, crumble and set aside.
  3. If using uncooked chicken, boil, grill, or poach until cooked through. Let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the chickpea pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea pasta, turkey bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and red onion. Gently fold together.
  6. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store lettuce separately until serving. Cool pasta before mixing to maintain crunchiness.

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