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Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad

Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad for Tasty Meal Prep

This Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad combines the flavors of a classic sandwich with high protein ingredients, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Chickpea Pasta high-protein base
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped into ribbons
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes deseeded and diced
  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon can be swapped for regular or plant-based bacon
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken shredded or chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing or Greek yogurt dressing
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into 1-inch ribbons and set aside.
  2. Dice the Roma tomatoes and red onion, mixing them in a separate bowl.
  3. Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
  4. If using uncooked chicken, cook it until fully done; if pre-cooked, shred it.
  5. Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions and let cool.
  6. Combine pasta, crumbled bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl, then gently fold in lettuce.
  7. Season and dress the salad, tossing to combine without wilting the lettuce.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store lettuce separately until serving to maintain crispness. This salad lasts in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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