High Protein Sub in a Tub Pasta Salad Recipe with Turkey
This High Protein Sub in a Tub Pasta Salad Recipe with Turkey is everything you love about an Italian sub in an easy, protein-packed pasta salad. It’s fresh, tangy, and perfect for meal prep or sharing.
Equipment
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients:
- 12 oz Carbe Diem Rotini
- 1 heaping cup Turkey
- 1 heaping cup Cheese cubes
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 cup Banana peppers roughly chopped
- 1 cup Dill pickles roughly chopped
- 1 cup Red onion roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup Mayo or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon Banana pepper brine or pickle brine
- 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Oregano
- 2 pinches Salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Add pasta, turkey, cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers, pickles, and red onion.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the homemade dressing for italian vinaigrette for a tasty shortcut.
If you don't do turkey, leave it out or swap for other sliced deli meat of choice.