Creamy High-Protein Green Goddess Pasta Salad
High in protein & fiber, this is the perfect meal prep lunch!
Ingredients (4 servings):
8 oz Barilla Protein+ rotini
1 cup cottage cheese (4% preferred)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
½ cup fresh parsley
½ cup fresh basil
¼ cup fresh dill
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup cucumbers, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ avocado, diced (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions:
1) Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and let cool slightly.
2) In a blender, combine cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, dill, spinach, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and bright green.
3) Toss pasta with cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado.
4) Pour dressing over the pasta and mix until coated.
5) Chill before serving, or portion into containers for meal prep.
Tip: Add chickpeas, shrimp, or chicken for extra protein.
