Description
Revitalize your lunch with these 18 protein-packed salads that are colorful, delicious, and satisfying. Each recipe combines fresh greens, hearty proteins, and zesty dressings to create a culinary experience that will make you look forward to every bite. Perfect for meal prepping or impressing guests, these salads redefine what lunchtime can be.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup grilled chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup bell peppers, sliced
- ¼ cup almonds or walnuts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the diced grilled chicken on top of the greens.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
- Sprinkle almonds or walnuts over the salad for added crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg