High Protein Spinach and Kale Salad

Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Spinach and Kale Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring a powerhouse blend of tender spinach, hearty kale, and protein-rich quinoa, chickpeas, and edamame, this salad is both satisfying and energizing. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy roasted sunflower seeds add layers of flavor and texture, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of maple syrup ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this high-protein salad is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or an impressive side dish. Healthy, flavorful, and brimming with superfoods—this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to fuel their day with goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 2 cups Fresh kale
• 0.5 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup Edamame (shelled, cooked)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water and combine it with 1 cup of water in a small pot.

Step 2

Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and allow it to cool.

Step 3

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Wash and dry the spinach and kale, then chop the kale into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.

Step 5

Add the cooked and cooled quinoa, chickpeas, and edamame to the salad bowl. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds on top for added crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for a chilled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1187.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1175.2

Total Fat 54.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2458.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 639.3mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 2257.0mg	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: 40.3%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 43.7%