Description
This Best High Protein Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and protein-packed twist on a classic pasta salad. Made with chickpea pasta, chickpeas, fresh dill, crunchy pickles, and a Greek yogurt dill dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a healthy high-protein side dish.
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 14 oz protein pasta (chickpea pasta recommended)
- 20 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups kale, finely shredded
- 1.5 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- For the dressing:
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup pickle juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chickpeas, kale, cucumbers, pickles, red onion, dill, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, fresh dill, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Chill longer for stronger dill pickle flavor.
- Add extra pickle juice if you prefer a tangier salad.
- Great for meal prep and stays fresh for 3–4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook (Assembly)
- Cuisine: American