How to Create Nutritious High Protein Salads for Every Meal
These high protein salads are nutritious, customizable, and perfect for any meal—breakfast, lunch, dinner, or party platters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
3 oz grilled chicken breast or plant-based protein
1/2 cup cooked quinoa or farro
1 cup mixed greens or spinach
1/4 cup chopped cucumbers or bell peppers
2 tbsp yogurt or tahini dressing
Optional: avocado, toasted seeds, feta
Instructions
1. Season and cook your protein of choice; let it rest and slice.
2. Cook grains like quinoa or farro if not prepped ahead.
3. Layer your base (greens or grains) into a bowl or platter.
4. Top with cooked protein, chopped vegetables, and crunch elements.
5. Drizzle dressing and add optional garnishes before serving.
Notes
Swap animal proteins for tofu or lentils to make it vegan.
Use gluten-free grains like quinoa or buckwheat as needed.
Dress lightly to avoid sogginess, and store wet/dry items separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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