20 High-Protein Salad Recipes

A roundup collection of twenty delicious high-protein salad recipes from amazing bloggers for you to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a salad rut? We’ve all been there. If you’ve ever found yourself running on autopilot as you shop the produce aisle, buying the same 3-4 veggies week after week, this post is for you. Full of twenty inspiring high-protein salad recipes, this collection will keep you satisfied all month long.

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Italian Chopped Salad with Cannellini Beans

4.69 stars average

10 minutes

This light and refreshing Italian Chopped Salad with Tuna, Artichokes & Cannellini Beans is bursting with flavor and packed with protein to give you energy all afternoon long.

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Clean Eating Shrimp Salad

A clean eating shrimp salad with cooked shrimp, quinoa, blanched broccoli and roasted asparagus! Prepare everything ahead of time and throw it into a bowl for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

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Chicken and Chick Pea Green Goddess Power Salad

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Tuna, Avocado and Quinoa Salad with Spiralized Cucumber

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Tuna Nicoise Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

5 stars average

20 minutes

This protein-packed Tuna Nicoise Salad is drizzled with a rich and creamy avocado green goddess dressing. 

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Avocado Spinach Salad as a Meal

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Quinoa Mango Black Bean Salad with Smoky Pepitas and Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

Sweet and spicy come together in this Quinoa Mango Black Bean Salad with Smoky Pepitas and Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch, potluck or picnic. vegan + gluten free

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Thai Chicken Salad

5 stars

10 minutes

A crunchy, tangy and fragrant entree salad – your whole family will love this Thai-inspired chicken slaw with roasted peanuts.

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Mason Jar Healthy Taco Salad Recipe

This EASY healthy taco mason jar salad recipe is low carb, gluten free and Paleo friendly! THIS salad in a jar will actually make you actually LOVE salads!

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Mexican Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

This Mexican Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Honey Lime Dressing has a smoky spiced grilled flank steak, charred corn, grilled onions, creamy avocado and a zingy honey lime dressing. Quick to make inside on the stove or outside on the grill!

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Asian Kale Power Salad

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Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad

4.20 stars average

1 hour 20 minutes

This hearty, protein-packed wheat berry chicken salad is full of spring flavors including asparagus, artichokes and creamy goat cheese.

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Salmon Goat Cheese Warm Greens Salad

This Warm Salad with Smoked Salmon and Goat cheese will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body! A low carb greens salad with fish, packed full of healthy fats and protein. Simple, healthy, gluten free salad recipe that’s so delicious!

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Asian Nicoise Salad

This Asian Nicoise Salad is healthy spin on the classic that uses a sesame ginger vinaigrette and seared tuna steaks for a healthy, whole30 compliant paleo-friendly meal that’s packed with protein!

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Greek Quinoa Salad

This Greek Quinoa Salad is the perfect vegetarian lunch or a great healthy side dish! Make up a batch on the weekend and eat on it all week long.

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Spinach Power Salad with Chicken and Farro

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10 minutes

Lean chicken breasts and chewy farro give this spinach salad a major boost of protein to give you long lasting energy.

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Spanish Mixed Salad with Tuna, Pickled Asparagus, Corn and Olives

This Spanish Salad with Tuna, Corn and Olives is a super refreshing and nutritious low fat, low carb quick lunch or dinner option. Eight ingredients is all you need for your new favorite salad! Gluten Free and Dairy Free.

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Mediterranean Chicken Spinach Quinoa Salad

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Vegan Protein Salad

This healthy vegan protein salad features high-protein plant-based foods such as tofu, tempeh, chickpeas and hemp seeds alongside arugula, tahini, cucumber and avocado. It’s protein-rich, high in fibre, gluten-free, easy to make and full of amazing flavour and texture. The protein and fibre in this delicious bowl make it a filling option for a plant-based lunch or dinner.

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