Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Protein Broccoli Pasta Salad
- Boil salted water and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a separate saucepan, blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for about 2 minutes until bright green and crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water.
- Shred or cube cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, chicken, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
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Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley for extra color and freshness. For best flavor, let chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
