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Power-Packed High-Protein Salad with fresh vegetables and protein-rich toppings

Power-Packed High-Protein Salad

A refreshing and fulfilling salad loaded with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a healthy and energizing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups Mixed greens
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 Red onion thinly sliced
Protein Power
  • 1 Grilled chicken breast cooked and sliced OR 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 Hard-boiled eggs sliced
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons/cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the mixed greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion to prepare the vegetables.
  2. Slice the cooked grilled chicken breast or rinse the chickpeas, slice the hard-boiled eggs, and crumble the feta cheese for the protein components.
Assembly and Dressing
  1. Combine all prepared vegetables, chicken/chickpeas, eggs, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients, then serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra crunch, add some toasted nuts or seeds. You can also customize the vegetables based on your preference.