PROTEIN PACKED THAI PASTA SALAD

Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad is a healthy 20 minute dinner recipe. It packs in over 18 grams of protein and is full of veggies!

This is one of those recipes that I just cannot wait to dig into. Pass me a big bowl and post me up in a comfy chair. This pregnant lady will have this Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad balanced on her belly and be eating in bliss.

It is filling, so incredibly satisfying, and is healthier than you might imagine!

In order for this Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad to be truly protein packed, it is made with garbanzo bean pasta. This grain free gem of a noodle will add 14 grams of protein to every bowl. It also cooks up perfectly al dente and has the feel of traditional pasta. The bonus is that all that protein will keep you full for hours on end.

Then fresh veggies add that needed crispy crunch. The cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and scallions are all added into the salad raw which equals less cooking time and a super fast dinner that is ready in 30 minutes or less.

Then the sauce swoops in and binds the pasta and veggies together. It is a one-two punch of flavor thanks to ingredients like peanut butter, orange juice, garlic, and maple syrup for a little sweetness. It is tangy, nutty, creamy perfection.

PROTEIN PACKED THAI PASTA SALAD

Prep Time : 10 minutes 

Cook Time : 10 minutes 

Total Time : 20 minutes 

Yield : 4 servings 1x 

Category : Salad 

Cuisine : dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, no nightshades, oil-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, (minced)
• 1–4 teaspoons sriracha, (optional for some added spice)

FOR THE SALAD

• 8 oz garbanzo bean rotini pasta
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 4 scallions, (sliced)

INSTRUCTIONS

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