High Protein Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad

Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any meal. Bursting with colorful ingredients like crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The addition of protein-rich chickpeas, quinoa, and edamame ensures a satisfying and energizing meal, while creamy avocado and tangy crumbled feta cheese add indulgent flavors. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic ties it all together for a fresh, bold taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy salad is ideal for a quick lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner, offering a perfect balance of taste, texture, and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Quinoa (cooked)
• 1 cup Edamame (shelled and cooked)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1 medium Avocado (diced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the quinoa as per the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to blend the dressing.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 4

Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, cooked quinoa, and shelled edamame to the bowl for the protein components.

Step 5

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Add diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently again to coat the salad with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1486.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1848.8

Total Fat 111.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3054.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 73.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1015.7mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 3898.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 32.0%