High Protein Fresh Spring Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and loaded with nourishing ingredients, this High Protein Fresh Spring Salad is the perfect healthy meal to keep you energized. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp mixed greens, protein-packed quinoa, chickpeas, and crunchy vegetables like cucumber and red bell pepper, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. Creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and nutty hemp seeds add layers of texture and flavor, while a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is not only a powerhouse of protein but also a delicious way to celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients. Perfect as a main course or a light side dish, it’s the ideal choice for anyone seeking a nutritious, high-protein meal option. Keywords: high-protein salad, spring salad, quinoa salad, healthy salad recipe, protein-packed meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the quinoa if it isn't cooked already. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.

Step 3

Gently fold in the diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle hemp seeds on top for an extra protein boost and additional texture.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a main dish or a side. Enjoy your High Protein Fresh Spring Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1600.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2001.4

Total Fat 101.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4387.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 78.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 995.5mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 4015.2mg	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: 44.1%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 40.6%