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High Protein Salads

A collection of nutritious and delicious high protein salads perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and kale
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Protein Additions
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned and rinsed
  • 1 cup grilled chicken sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  2. Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, grilled chicken, and feta cheese to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite high protein ingredients such as beans, nuts, or seeds.

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