Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) box of protein or chickpea rotini pasta
- 3/4 cup Olive Garden light Italian dressing (192 g)
- 1/2 red onion (120 g), chopped
- 1 large bell pepper (170 g), chopped
- 1 medium cucumber (250 g), peeled and diced
- 1 (8 oz) package of smoked deli ham (224 g), chopped
- 1 (5 oz) package of turkey pepperoni (140 g), chopped
- 5 oz of light Italian dry salami (140 g), chopped
- 4 slices of ultra-thin provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese (56 g)
- Fresh basil, optional
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea or protein pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber into small pieces.
- Slice the smoked deli ham, turkey pepperoni, Italian dry salami, and provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top and drizzle with Italian dressing.
- Toss everything together to coat evenly and add fresh basil if desired.
- Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For enhanced freshness, use the freshest vegetables possible. You can customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg