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High-Protein Rainbow Pasta Salad

Date Jun 26, 2025
Author Energie Fitness
Prep time 15 minutes

A colourful, nutrient-packed salad that’s as delicious as it is energising. Perfect for meal prep or a post-workout lunch, this vibrant bowl delivers nearly 20g of protein per serving – ideal for recovery and refuelling.

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, and cucumber.

3. Add the cooked pasta and crumbled feta.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

6. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for a chilled, grab-and-go meal.


Recipes

Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

• 150g wholewheat pasta

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 red cabbage, finely sliced

• 1/2 cucumber, diced

• 50g feta cheese, crumbled

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp tahini

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Nutritional Info

Per Serving

KCALS

464

FATS

12.3g

CARBS

73.8g

PROTEIN

18.4g