Description
These high-protein Greek yogurt chicken pasta salad cups are creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor. A perfect make-ahead lunch or light dinner that’s both nourishing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and dill.
- Pour the yogurt dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spoon the salad into individual serving cups or containers.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra dill or lemon zest if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Make the dressing first so flavors can blend well before mixing.
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken pasta salad, high protein, greek yogurt dressing, meal prep salad, creamy pasta cups