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A colorful bowl of high protein penne salad with chicken, feta, and cranberries

High Protein Feta Cranberry Penne Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz chickpea penne pasta
  • 16 oz cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup low -fat crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp hone y
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea penne for 8 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and immediately rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled penne, diced chicken breast, feta cheese, dried cranberries, baby spinach, and red onion.
  • Fold the yogurt dressing into the salad until all components are thoroughly and evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the pasta.