Description
Discover the ultimate satisfying dish with our High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad. This vibrant and nutritious salad combines al dente pasta with fresh vegetables and creamy cottage cheese, creating a delightful meal that is perfect for lunch, potlucks, or as a side at dinner. Not only is it packed with protein to keep you feeling full, but it also offers a refreshing alternative to traditional mayo-based salads. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this healthful dish that’s versatile enough to be served cold or warm. Make it ahead of time for busy days, and delight your taste buds with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz Barilla rotini pasta
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1.5 cups tomatoes (halved)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- Oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber and bell pepper, halving the tomatoes, and chopping the spinach.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice with Italian dressing and oregano for the salad dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and diced vegetables. Pour in dressing and fold in cottage cheese gently until evenly mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg