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Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad

Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad for Fresh Meal Prep

This Easy High Protein BLT Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of a BLT with the heartiness of pasta, delivering delicious nutrition and approximately 30 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Lettuce chopped into 1-inch ribbons
  • 2 cups Roma Tomatoes diced and deseeded
  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon crisped and crumbled
  • 2 cups Chicken cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces Chickpea Pasta e.g., Banza
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing adjust based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the lettuce and chop it into 1-inch ribbons, placing it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the Roma tomatoes removing the seeds, and finely chop the red onion.
  3. Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
  4. Cook your chicken if not pre-cooked, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add chickpea pasta, and cook until al dente.
  6. Add the cooked chickpea pasta, turkey bacon, chicken, red onion, and Roma tomatoes to the lettuce.
  7. Season the salad with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then drizzle ranch dressing over it.
  8. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately or keep refrigerated with lettuce separate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best texture, serve the salad immediately, adding the lettuce just before serving. Use high-quality turkey bacon for optimal flavor.

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