High Protein Shredded Cabbage Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant High Protein Shredded Cabbage Salad, a colorful and nutrient-packed dish that's as satisfying as it is healthy. This protein-rich recipe combines finely shredded green and red cabbage, hearty cooked quinoa, protein-packed chickpeas, and crunchy slivered almonds for a texture-filled base. Brightened with grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, and a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and savory seasonings, every bite is bursting with flavor. Fresh parsley and creamy feta cheese add a touch of elegance, making this salad a perfect option for a wholesome lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, offering a delicious way to enjoy a protein-rich, veggie-loaded meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head Green cabbage
- 0.5 head Red cabbage
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 15 oz can Canned chickpeas
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing your vegetables. Thinly slice both the green and red cabbage halves and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or a food processor. Add the grated carrot to the bowl with the cabbages.
Dice the red bell pepper into small dices and add it to the bowl as well.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Shake off excess water and add the chickpeas to the bowl.
Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl. Stir in the slivered almonds and chopped fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything together gently yet thoroughly to ensure that all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. Enjoy as a delicious high-protein meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3519 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.7 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.7 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1056 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3798 mg | 81% | |
*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.
