Cottage Cheese Caesar Pasta Salad
Creamy cottage cheese Caesar dressing tossed with protein pasta, crispy chickpeas, romaine or kale, and parmesan. 34 grams of protein per serving, ready in 20 minutes, and perfect for meal prep.
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SERVINGS: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 oz protein pasta like chickpea or lentil pasta
- 1 cup chopped romaine or kale
- 1/2 cup crispy chickpeas or croutons
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Add cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Prepare according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped romaine, crispy chickpeas, and parmesan.
- Add the dressing and toss until everything is coated. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before serving.