# High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad

This High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad is a life-changing dish that offers ~35g protein per serving and uses chickpea-based pasta for added protein and fiber.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce
- 0.75 cup mini mozzarella balls
- 0.5 cup pepperoncini
- 0.75 cup chopped pepperoni
- 0.75 cup chopped salami
- 0.75 cups chopped red bell peppers (in a jar/can)
- 1 can drained and rinsed garbanzo beans
- 0.33 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 0.75 cups freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 8oz box rotini pasta

## Instructions

1. Start by preparing your simple creamy Italian dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisking until smooth.
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
3. Rinse the cooked pasta and set it aside.
4. Chop all the vegetables for the pasta salad.
5. Add all the ingredients, including the cooked pasta, to a large bowl.
6. Add lots of parmesan cheese on top of the salad.
7. Top with the prepared dressing.
8. Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined and enjoy.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- small bowl
- pot
- colander

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15zD5rwUJr/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7d0e52ec-2648-4108-a194-3564948cd0ec
- Extracted: 2025-08-21

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