This High-Protein Pasta Salad Uses 1 Secret TJ’s Ingredient That Makes ALL The Difference

Here’s the lineup I used, though you can definitely customize and adjust based on what you have in your fridge:

1 package lentil pasta: High in protein with such a pretty color!

1 cup tomatoes: For a burst of summer sweetness.

1 cucumber: Adds crunch and freshness.

1 bell pepper: More color, crunch, and freshness.

½ red onion: Diced for a little zing, but not overpowering.

½ cup kalamata olives: Briny and beautiful, so what’s not to love?

2–3 big spoonfuls of Trader Joe’s Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip: The creamy base that brings it all together!

Optional extras: crumbled feta, chopped fresh parsley or dill, grilled chicken, or even chickpeas for more plant protein.