Protein Pasta Salad

by Andre Jean

Ingredients

• 150 Gramm Spelt pasta
• 250 Gramm Chicken breast
• 80 Gramm Cherry tomatoes
• 60 Gramm Sun-dried tomatoes
• 50 Gramm Onion
• 1 EL Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder
• Herbs
• 1 Garlic clove
• 30 Gramm Capers

Instructions

1. Cook Protein-Fusilli al dente in plenty of salted water. Drain and let cool completely. Ideal for meal prep: refrigerate overnight to let flavors meld.
2. Cut chicken breast into strips, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the meat for 6–8 minutes total until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool.
3. Halve cherry tomatoes. Cut sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips. Finely dice red onion. Rinse capers thoroughly.
4. Combine cold pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion, capers, and optionally fresh basil in a large bowl.