Creating your High Protein Pasta Salad is a simple endeavor if you follow these steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the high-protein pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

2. Prepare Veggies: While the pasta is cooking, chop your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.

3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken (or chickpeas), cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, and parsley.

4. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad and toss gently again to combine.

7. Chill (optional): For the best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

8. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle toss, taste to adjust seasonings if necessary, and serve.