Description
High Protein Turkey Pasta Salad is a lean, healthy recipe packed with fresh vegetables, whole wheat pasta, and flavorful turkey. Perfect for meal prep and balanced eating.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta (cooled)
1 ½ cups cooked lean turkey
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then cool completely
2. Cook turkey in a skillet and let it cool
3. Combine pasta and turkey in a large bowl
4. Add chopped vegetables and mix gently
5. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss well
7. Add parsley and optional toppings
8. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use chickpea pasta for extra protein
Adjust lemon juice for more freshness
Store in fridge up to 4 days
Add feta or seeds for extra texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg