High Protein Spinach and Arugula Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this High Protein Spinach and Arugula Salad, a vibrant and nutritious recipe that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like baby spinach, peppery arugula, protein-rich quinoa, chickpeas, and hard-boiled eggs, this salad offers a delicious blend of textures and flavors. Creamy avocado slices and optional feta cheese add indulgent richness, while a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together. Perfect for healthy meal prep or a quick, guilt-free meal, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for those seeking high-protein, nutrient-dense recipes, it’s the ultimate choice for clean eating and nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Add the cooked quinoa to the salad bowl, followed by the rinsed and drained chickpeas.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs, then add them to the salad.
Peel and slice the avocado, and arrange the slices on top of the salad.
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad for added flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed spinach and arugula salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.1 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 2211 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 531 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2045 mg | 44% | |
*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.
