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High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Delicious High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Potlucks

Enjoy a vibrant High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad packed with flavor, perfect for potlucks and make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces chickpea pasta or other protein pasta
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups kale destemmed and shredded
  • 1 cup cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup pickles chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise optional
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Boil water, destem and shred kale, dice cucumbers, chop pickles, slice onion, and chop dill.
  2. Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions, usually 6–8 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. Make Dressing: Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and pickle juice with seasonings until smooth.
  4. Combine Salad: Mix cooled pasta, chickpeas, kale, cucumbers, pickles, onion, and dill together.
  5. Dress Salad: Add cheddar cheese and dressing, toss gently to combine without mashing.
  6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the day before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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