EASY PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING / HIGH PROTEIN

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the entire box of chickpea pasta.

Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes until al dente.

Drain the pasta and place it in a mixing bowl while it is still a little warm.

Prepare the dressing by combining 6 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a jar.

Seal the jar and shake it well to mix the dressing ingredients together.

Add chopped red and orange bell peppers, sweet onion, celery, edamame, chickpeas, black olives, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the pasta.

Pour some of the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, mixing well to combine everything evenly.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.

Optionally, add chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Refrigerate the salad for a bit to let the flavors meld, or serve it warm.

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