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High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Quick and Easy

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and protein-packed pasta salad with fresh dill, pickles, and chickpeas, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

Protein Pasta

  • 14 oz protein pasta

Chickpeas

  • 20 oz chickpeas

Vegetables

  • 2 cups kale
  • 1.5 cups cucumbers
  • 1 cup pickles
  • 1/2 cup red onion

Dill and Herbs

  • 1/3 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup pickle juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and cool.
  • Prepare vegetables: shred kale, dice cucumbers and pickles, slice red onion, chop dill.
  • Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper for dressing.
  • Combine pasta, chickpeas, vegetables, dill, and cheese; toss with dressing.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a cold salad.

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dill, pasta, Pickles