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PROTEIN PACKED PASTA SALAD

Yields1 Serving

For the Salad:
 1 cup Pasta (I like chickpea / lentil pasta because it is high in protein + fiber)
 2 cups Chopped raw vegetables (I used cucumbers, tomato, and bell pepper)
 ¼ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
 1 Can Wild Planet Foods Albacore Tuna
 Microgreens to garnish
For the Dressing:
 ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
 1 tsp Oregano
 Sea salt + pepper to taste
1

Cook pasta to your liking. I use chickpea pasta because it’s loaded with fiber and protein. Once you drain the pasta, rinse in cool water and set aside in a large bowl.

2

As the pasta is cooking prepare your veggies. I used cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and bell pepper. Place the veggies in the same large bowl as the pasta.

3

If you want to add cheese, cube up some feta and add it to the large bowl.

4

Open a can of Wild Planet Foods Albacore Wild tuna and drain. Using a fork, break up the tuna into the large bowl.

5

Prepare the dressing. In a mason jar, add 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 tsp of oregano. Mix. Add in salt and pepper to taste.

6

Pour dressing into the large bowl with noodles, veggies, cheese, and tuna. Toss!

7

Serve cold and enjoy!