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Protein Packed Salad

A nutritious and filling salad packed with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and kale
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Protein Additions
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grilled chicken sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  2. Add the cooked chickpeas and grilled chicken to the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or protein sources.

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