Description
A delicious and nutritious high protein salad packed with vegetables and protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the feta cheese and sunflower seeds to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, tofu, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or dressings.
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
Keywords: high protein salads, protein salad recipe, healthy salad, quinoa salad, vegetarian salad