Looking for a quick and easy meal prep lunch? Look no further! This pasta salad is full of protein and is a great grab and go lunch. I make it on Sunday night and have lunch for most of the week. I always use protein pasta to add an extra health benefit. You can add other veggies you like, like peppers or take things out you're not so into---its a pretty versatile salad. I love it for my on the go days, it doesn't need to be heated up and the protein from the beans and pasta keeps you full until dinner. You can also serve it over a bed of spring mix for an extra health boost and crunch!
Ingredients:
1 Box Protein Pasta (Fusilli)
1 can large black olives
10 oz cherry tomatoes
8-12 oz Mozzarella pearls
1, 9 oz can of cannellini beans
1 crown broccoli
Olive oil + Vinegar (or favorite balsamic dressing)
Instructions:
First bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the Fusilli and cook to your liking.
While the pasta cooks, open the can of olives, drain, and cut them into halves. Next cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.
Next cut the broccoli crown into bite size pieces. Place in a glass bowl, add about ¼ cup water to the bowl, cover with a paper plate and microwave for about 2 minutes to lightly steam. (two minutes will make the broccoli al dente). After Drain and rinse the beans.
Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain and place in the fridge to chill.
In a large bowl add all of the ingredients: cut tomatoes, cut olives, mozzarella pearls, beans, steamed broccoli, and chilled pasta. Mix it all up!
Then add dressing, you can use your favorite Italian or balsamic salad dressing or you can dress with Olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar---which is what I like to do. Add dressing to taste along with salt and pepper.
Finally, Enjoy!
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