High-protein pasta salad lists 23g

iFoodReal published a new High Protein Pasta Salad recipe on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and said the dish delivers 23 grams of protein per serving. The recipe page, credited to Olena Osipov, describes the salad as “perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep” and pairs protein pasta with chicken, feta, mozzarella, vegetables and a Greek yogurt dressing. The post lands in a crowded high-protein recipe market, but the page makes its pitch through a specific nutrition claim and a short ingredient list built around pantry and refrigerator staples. ### What exactly does the recipe page claim? The iFoodReal page says the pasta salad is “packed with 23 grams of protein” and adds that each serving includes 24 grams of complex carbs and 4 grams of fiber. The same introduction says the dish includes crunchy vegetables and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. May 19, 2026 is listed on the recipe page alongside Osipov’s byline. (ifoodreal.com) The page also labels the dish as easy to make and suited to both meal prep and summer gatherings, framing it as a make-ahead lunch or shareable side. ### Which ingredients are doing the protein work? Protein pasta is the first building block named on the page, with Osipov recommending short shapes such as rotini or fusilli and saying she used Banza chickpea pasta. (ifoodreal.com) The ingredient notes also point to cooked chicken breast, feta cheese, bocconcini or fresh mozzarella, and Greek yogurt as core components. Greek yogurt is described on the page as part of the dressing and as an added protein source. Chicken breast supplies a more conventional lean-protein base, while the pasta itself is positioned as higher-protein than standard noodles. ### How is the salad positioned for meal prep? The recipe page says the salad is a “one bowl pasta salad recipe” and describes a workflow in which the pasta cooks and cools while the remaining ingredients are chopped and mixed. (ifoodreal.com) That construction supports the site’s meal-prep framing because it keeps the assembly simple and uses ingredients that can hold up after refrigeration. Osipov also writes that the dressing borrows from another Greek-yogurt-based pasta salad on the site but uses no mayonnaise. The page describes the result as low fat and low calorie, though the most prominent numerical nutrition claim remains the 23 grams of protein per serving. ### What flavors and add-ins does iFoodReal emphasize? The ingredient notes list parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, Kalamata olives, red onion, tomatoes and red bell pepper. (ifoodreal.com) Feta is described as part of a technique to coat the noodles, and the page says juicy tomatoes and hot pasta help turn the yogurt mixture creamy. Bocconcini, or small mozzarella pearls, are another named addition. (ifoodreal.com) The page also suggests substitutions, including whole-grain pasta in a pinch, white wine vinegar instead of red wine vinegar, and dill or basil in place of parsley. ### Where can readers find the full recipe? The full recipe is posted on iFoodReal under the title “High Protein Pasta Salad,” with Osipov credited as author and May 19, 2026 listed as the publication date. (ifoodreal.com) The page includes the nutrition claim, ingredient notes and a prompt to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.