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Simple High Protein Salad

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Course Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup mixed salad greens spinach, romaine, or spring mix
  • 4-5 oz cooked chicken breast or chickpeas about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots or red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup canned beans black beans or lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta or shredded cheese optional
  • 1/4 avocado sliced or diced
  • 1-2 tbsp nuts or seeds almonds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds
  • 2-3 tbsp light vinaigrette or olive oil + lemon juice dressing

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Add 2 cups of washed and dried salad greens to a large bowl.
  • Step 2: Top with your main protein (chicken, chickpeas, tofu, or tuna), roughly 1 cup.
  • Step 3: Add chopped veggies like tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots.
  • Step 4: Sprinkle in beans, nuts, seeds, and cheese (if using).
  • Step 5: Drizzle with vinaigrette or your favorite dressing.
  • Step 6: Toss gently until everything is evenly coated, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon.
Keyword chicken