A fresh and filling high-protein chicken power salad made with lean chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy protein-boosted dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or post-workout fuel.
High-Protein Chicken Power Salad
Ingredients (1 large serving)
For the salad:
- 4 oz (120 g) grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds
For the protein dressing:
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp water (to thin)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken until fully cooked; slice and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
- Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Add chicken to the salad and drizzle with protein dressing.
- Toss gently and finish with seeds on top.
This high-protein chicken power salad is balanced, satisfying, and designed to keep you full for hours. With lean protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, and an added protein boost from the dressing, it’s a perfect everyday salad that actually fuels your body.
