High Protein Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Brighten up your meals with this High Protein Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing—a wholesome dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious! Packed with vibrant mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad comes to life with the protein-rich addition of tender chickpeas and shelled edamame. A sprinkle of creamy feta cheese adds a burst of flavor, while the star of the recipe—a tangy, homemade yogurt dressing infused with lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill—ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light main course or a hearty side dish. Bursting with fiber, protein, and fresh ingredients, it’s a delicious way to fuel your day while staying healthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad ingredients: Place the mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.

Step 3

For the protein boost, add the drained chickpeas and cooked edamame to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.

Step 5

To prepare the creamy yogurt dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined.

Step 6

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper according to taste, then stir in the chopped fresh dill.

Step 7

Drizzle the creamy yogurt dressing over the salad just before serving.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing, protein-rich salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1562.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1417.8

Total Fat 74.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 112.2mg	0%
Sodium 3401.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 76.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1145.0mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3328.9mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 33.7%