Tuscan Pasta Salad (Easy Meal Prep Lunch)
Easy Tuscan pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, and protein. Perfect for meal prep lunches.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Large Salad Bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meal prep Containers
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 Box 8 ounce Brami Fusilli Pasta
- ½ Medium Red Onion Finely Minced
- 1 cup Sliced Olives Finely Diced
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes Drained
- 1 cup marinated artichokes quartered and strained
- 2 tablespoons high quality olive oil
- 1 large lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 12 ounces rinsed and drained canned tuna or rotisserie chicken for protein
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and help the pasta cool completely.
- Make the Dressing- In a large salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad- Add the cooled pasta, diced red onion, sliced olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and quartered artichokes to the bowl.Toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats the pasta salad ingredients.
- Add Protein- Divide into four meal prep containers and top with either tuna or rotisserie chicken.
- Serve & Enjoy- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for easy lunches throughout the week.
Notes
Nutrition facts include canned tuna.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 47gFat: 18gFiber: 8g
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