High Protein Spinach and Arugula Salad
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Spinach and Arugula Salad—an irresistibly nutritious blend of fresh baby spinach, peppery arugula, and protein-packed additions like quinoa, chickpeas, and hard-boiled eggs. Creamy avocado slices and optional crumbled feta cheese enhance its flavor, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this vibrant salad is a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving fresh, this dish delivers maximum nourishment with minimal effort!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 whole hard-boiled eggs
- 1 whole sliced avocado
- 1 ounce feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the cooked quinoa to the salad bowl, followed by the rinsed and drained chickpeas.
Step 3
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs, then add them to the salad.
Step 4
Peel and slice the avocado, and arrange the slices on top of the salad.
Step 5
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad for added flavor.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed spinach and arugula salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (899.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1499.9 |
| Total Fat 91.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 436.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2211.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 129.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 52.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100IU | 0% |
| Calcium 531.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2045.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories