High Protein Pasta Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Step 1

Cook pasta al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with olive oil.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, season and cook the chicken.Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thin halves. Mix chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice and salt. Rub the chicken with the spice mix. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and sear the chicken breasts on medium-high heat. Cook covered for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. (note 2)

Step 4

Remove from heat and let it cool. Chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Blend all the listed ingredients for the dressing and blend until smooth.

Step 6

Mix the vegetables, chicken and pasta in a large salad bowl. Drizzle half of the yogurt dressing and toss everything together.

Step 7

Add the remaining dressing and toss again. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled. (note 3)