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Healthy Protein-Packed Salad Recipe

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Damon D. Apr. 20, 2025

Food Diary Breakfast: three-quarter cup of oats half a cup of blueberries 2 tablespoons of almond butter tablespoon of Chia seeds almond milk protein powder Lunch: salad Snack: smoothie with one percent milk protein cocoa powder Chia seeds half a banana half a couple blueberries and four dates Dinner: eggs veggies cheese mini meatballs

Prep 15 minutesCook 0 minutesEasyServes 4
CE

Coach Erin

Morning Damon! Your food diary shows a good balance of lean proteins fiber-rich foods and healthy fats. The creativity in your meals is impressive especially with the addition of Chia seeds in your breakfast and snack. Its a great way to incorporate fiber and protein into your meals

Instructions

  • 1.

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.

  • 2.

    Add the cooked quinoa and grilled chicken (or chickpeas) to the bowl.

  • 3.

    Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.

  • 4.

    Top with feta cheese if desired, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and kale)

  • 2.

    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 3.

    1 cucumber, diced

  • 4.

    1 bell pepper, diced

  • 5.

    1 cup cooked quinoa

  • 6.

    1 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced (or chickpeas for a vegetarian option)

  • 7.

    1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

  • 8.

    1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (low sugar)

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    12

  • saturates

    4

  • carbohydrates

    30

  • fibres

    8

  • sugar

    5

  • addedSugar

    1

  • protein

    30

Healthy Protein-Packed Salad Recipe

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2 comments
  • DD

    Damon D.Author

    "Food Diary Breakfast: three-quarter cup of oats half a cup of blueberries 2 tablespoons of almond butter tablespoon of Chia seeds almond milk protein powder Lunch: salad Snack: smoothie with one percent milk protein cocoa powder Chia seeds half a banana half a couple blueberries and four dates Dinner: eggs veggies cheese mini meatballs"

  • CE

    Coach Erin

    "Morning Damon! Your food diary shows a good balance of lean proteins fiber-rich foods and healthy fats. The creativity in your meals is impressive especially with the addition of Chia seeds in your breakfast and snack. Its a great way to incorporate fiber and protein into your meals"