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Darby's Daily Balance

Italian Pasta Salad

this is my go-to pasta salad because unlike most pasta salads that are 70% pasta and 30% everything else, this one flips the script: 30% pasta and 70% protein, veggies, herbs, and flavor.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 8 oz Banza chickpea pasta
  • 4–6 oz salami
  • 4 oz deli turkey
  • 4 oz deli chicken
  • ¾ cup banana peppers
  • 1 red onion
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup provolone cheese cubes or chopped provolone
  • 1 bunch parsley

Dressing

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 juice of lemons
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)

Method

  1. 1

    Whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside to let the flavors marinate.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta to al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  3. 3

    Add pasta, meats, veggies, cheese, and parsley to a large bowl.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    For best flavor, refrigerate for a few hours before serving.