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High Protein Meal Prep Salad

High Protein Meal Prep Salad

A vibrant and nutritious High Protein Meal Prep Salad perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 whole cucumber diced
  • 1/2 whole red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 whole bell pepper diced
  • 2 whole chicken breasts grilled or baked
  • 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • grill
  • Baking dish
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Whisk
  • meal prep containers

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables. Chop cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and dice bell pepper. Pat everything dry with paper towels if needed.
  2. Grill or bake chicken breasts until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let cool completely before dicing.
  3. In four glass meal prep containers, layer ingredients starting with mixed greens, followed by cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. Top each container with diced chicken, chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and sunflower seeds. Do not toss yet.
  5. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Divide dressing into four small containers.
  6. When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad portion and toss well. Let sit for 2-3 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 18g

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite ingredients and is great for meal prep. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to four days.

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