High Protein Pasta Salad | 42g Protein Perfect Meal Prep 2026

High Protein Pasta

High Protein Pasta Salad — 42g Protein, Perfect Meal Prep for the Whole Week!

The ultimate meal prep recipe of 2026! This High Protein Pasta Salad with creamy Greek yogurt dressing gets better and better every day in the fridge — making it the perfect Sunday prep that feeds you incredible lunches all week long. 42 grams of protein per serving and ready in 20 minutes!

🤫 Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and black pepper
• Whisk together — this dressing is EVERYTHING!

🛒 Salad Ingredients (Serves 5)

• 300g rotini or penne pasta, cooked al dente
• 400g grilled chicken breast, cubed
• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 100g feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil and parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook pasta al dente — rinse under cold water to stop cooking
2. Whisk all dressing ingredients together
3. Combine pasta, chicken, and all vegetables in large bowl
4. Pour dressing over everything and toss well
5. Add feta and fresh herbs
6. Refrigerate minimum 1 hour before serving
7. Stores perfectly in fridge for 5 days!

📊 Nutrition Per Serving

• 🔥 Calories: 485
• 💪 Protein: 42g
• 🌾 Carbs: 42g
• 🌱 Fiber: 5g

💡 Why It Gets Better Each Day

The pasta absorbs the dressing overnight, the flavors meld together, and the Greek yogurt dressing thickens beautifully. By Day 3 this salad is at its absolute peak flavor — making it the most rewarding meal prep recipe you will ever make!

🍝 Prep this Sunday — eat great all week! Save this and share with someone who needs easy meal prep. Check our full high protein meal prep collection for more weekly prep ideas!