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High Protein Meal Prep Salad

High Protein Meal Prep Salad

This High Protein Meal Prep Salad is a delicious and nutritious option for healthy eating on-the-go, packed with vibrant vegetables and protein-rich ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and diced about 1 lb total
  • 15 oz chickpeas 1 can, rinsed and drained
  • 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

  • salad spinner
  • grill
  • Oven
  • glass meal prep containers
  • small jar or bowl

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables using a salad spinner. Chop cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice red onion, and dice bell pepper. Pat everything dry with paper towels if needed to remove excess moisture.
  2. If using raw chicken breasts, grill or bake them first. For baking, preheat oven to 375°F and cook for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For grilling, cook over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side. Let cool completely before dicing into bite-sized cubes.
  3. In four glass meal prep containers, layer ingredients starting with mixed greens at the bottom, followed by cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. Top each container with diced chicken, chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and sunflower seeds. Keep layers separate.
  5. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Divide dressing into four small containers and store separately from salads.
  6. When ready to serve, pour dressing over your salad portion and toss well. Let sit for 2-3 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Customize the salad with different greens, grains, or dressings according to your preferences.

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