# High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad

This High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad is a life-changing pasta salad that is high in protein and fiber, offering about 35g of protein per serving.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Prepare a very simple creamy Italian dressing by adding all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
2. Cook Banza rotini pasta according to package instructions.
3. Rinse the cooked pasta and set 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.
7. Top the salad with the prepared dressing.
8. Toss the salad with the dressing and enjoy.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- measuring cup
- wooden spoon
- colander
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNEeXE7TH7G/?igsh=aDNiNHBmZTF3NGJr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ccf98122-5890-49ca-8d90-bbc1fa63b106
- Extracted: 2025-08-17

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