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Pesto Protein Pasta Salad Jars
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Pesto Protein Pasta Salad Jars

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • protein pasta (dry, cooked according to package instructions)Grains340 g
  • chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • cucumber (large, diced)Produce1 piece
  • orange bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • red onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • nonfat plain Greek yogurtDairy60 g
  • pesto (vegan kale pesto)Pantry120 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce10 ml
  • unsweetened almond milk (to thin the dressing)Beverages30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

460kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the protein pasta according to the package instructions.
    • Drain and set aside to cool completely.
    Step 1
  2. Dice the vegetables

    • Dice the cucumber, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper and red onion.
    Step 2
  3. Make the pesto dressing

    • Whisk together the Greek yogurt, pesto and lemon juice in a bowl.
    • Add the almond milk to thin, adding more a little at a time if needed.
    Step 3
  4. Layer the jars

    • Divide the dressing between the jars first.
    • Add the bell peppers, cucumber, chickpeas and red onion.
    • Finish with the cooled pasta on top.
    Step 4
  5. Store

    • Seal the jars and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Step 5