Description
High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad - A light and fresh gluten free dish is full of protein and fiber, perfect for lunch or as a light dinner this summer! It can also be made Vegan!
Ingredients
1 - 8 ounce package Explore Cuisine Organic Chickpea Fussili
1 lb cocktail tomatoes, quartered ( about 18)
8 ounces marinated mozzarella balls or vegan mozzarella ( for instructions on how to make it at home, click HERE )
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup pesto, store bough or home made (recipe follows)
3 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta following package instructions. Drain well and set aside
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and toss well. Refrigerate until ready to serve
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Entree
- Method: Summer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0
- Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 19
- Cholesterol: 0