High Protein Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Packed with vibrant veggies and a punch of protein, this High Protein Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing is the ultimate wholesome meal for any time of the day. Crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and cucumbers come together with hearty chickpeas and edamame for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and a tangy homemade yogurt dressing infused with fresh dill, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect choice for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a colorful side dish. Healthy, protein-packed, and bursting with garden-fresh goodness—this salad is sure to be your new go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Start by preparing the salad ingredients: Place the mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
For the protein boost, add the drained chickpeas and cooked edamame to the salad mixture.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
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.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper according to taste, then stir in the chopped fresh dill.
Drizzle the creamy yogurt dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing, protein-rich salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.6 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 3401 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1145 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3329 mg | 71% | |
*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.
