High Protein Salads Recipes
Revamp lunch with our 18 high protein salads recipes Discover nutrient dense delicious options that boost energy transform your midday meal routine
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 salad 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole grain croutons
- 3 tablespoons Caesar dressing
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- For the Classic Grilled Chicken Caesar: In a large bowl, combine the romaine, grilled chicken, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss with desired amount of dressing until evenly coated.
- Top with croutons and an extra sprinkle of cheese. Serve immediately.
- For the Southwest Black Bean & Quinoa Power Bowl: In a large bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Whisk all dressing ingredients (olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, pepper) together in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a lime wedge.
Notes
A collection of 18 vibrant and satisfying high-protein salad recipes, perfect for meal prep to transform your lunch routine and avoid the afternoon slump.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 45 g