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PROTEIN POWER
12 Easy High-Protein Salads To Make for Lunch or Dinner
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5.0 (360)|(2 Reviews)From French Niçoise to grilled steak bowls and chickpea quinoa platters with 30g+ protein.
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By Theodora Kaloudis (Recipe Developer)•Published May 15, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Theodora Kaloudis🔥 420 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- No 3 PM hunger crashes.
- Great for Sunday batch cooking and weekday lunches.
PROTEIN POWER
12 Easy High-Protein Salads To Make for Lunch or Dinner
Salads that actually keep you full until dinner. This comprehensive collection features balanced grain, legume, fish, and chicken salads delivering at least 30 grams of protein per bowl. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 2 cans quality tuna in olive oil & 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 lb steamed green beans & 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives & 2 cups mixed salad greens
- Dijon vinaigrette: olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallot
Directions
1
Arrange salad platter
Arrange salad greens on a platter. Group tuna, boiled egg quarters, tender green beans, tomatoes, and olives in sections.
2
Drizzle vinaigrette
Whisk Dijon vinaigrette and drizzle over the platter right before eating.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Steam green beans for just 3 minutes then shock in ice water to lock in their bright emerald green color.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories420 kcal
Protein34g
Carbs14g
Total Fat24g
Sodium: 620mg
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
