High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad
A refreshing, protein-packed high protein cottage cheese pasta salad with fresh veggies and creamy dressing – perfect no-meat dinner idea.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese full-fat or 2%
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
Instructions
- Cook 8 oz rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss cooled pasta with veggies in a large bowl. Add dressing and mix gently.
- Top with feta if using. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese smooth for best texture.
- Perfect for meal prep; lasts 4 days in fridge.
- Add chickpeas for extra protein.