Lemon Chicken Protein Pasta Salad
If you’re looking for a fresh, high-protein meal prep that is perfecttttt for spring weather, this lemon chicken pasta salad has been on repeat for me lately!! It’s super satisfying, and holds up really well in the fridge, making it perfect for busy weeks when you want something quick, balanced, and actually fun to eat!!
Ingredients (4 servings):
12 oz Brami protein pasta, dry
12 oz grilled chicken breast, cooked & chopped
½ jar sun-dried tomatoes (I used Alessi, oil-packed, drained & chopped)
1 cup cucumber, diced
2 cups arugula (or spinach)
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
Lemon Dressing:
Zest + juice of 1 large lemon
2 tsbp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool completely. I also save a little pasta water to put into the dressing to help everything evenly coat!
While pasta cooks, prep chicken (i just used precooked) and chop veggies.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and arugula.
Pour dressing over the top and toss until everything is well coated.
Finish with freshly grated parmesan and mix again.
Chill for 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Macros (per serving — ¼ recipe):
Approximate
Calories: 420
Protein: 29g
Carbs: 37g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 4–5g
Notes & Tips:
This stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
If you want to increase protein, add extra chicken or reduce pasta slightly.
For a lower fat option, you can reduce the parmesan or swap the olive oil for a light spray.
Tastes great cold, but you can also lightly reheat if preferred.
