High Protein Fresh Spring Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, the High Protein Fresh Spring Salad is a nutrient-packed dish perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. This satisfying recipe combines a base of crisp mixed greens with protein-rich quinoa, tender chickpeas, and a variety of fresh, crunchy vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. The addition of diced avocado and crumbled feta adds creamy richness, while a drizzle of tangy lemon-honey dressing ties everything together beautifully. Finished with a sprinkle of hemp seeds for a plant-based protein boost, this salad is both delicious and filling. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy-to-prep dish ideal for spring gatherings or meal prep. Featuring keywords like "high protein salad" and "healthy spring recipe," this dish is your go-to for fresh, satisfying dining.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
Gently fold in the diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
Sprinkle hemp seeds on top for an extra protein boost and additional texture.
Serve immediately as a main dish or a side. Enjoy your High Protein Fresh Spring Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.6 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4387 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.8 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 996 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4015 mg | 85% | |
*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.
