Dr. Karen S. Lee

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50 Protein Rich Salad Recipes

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These 50 protein rich salad recipes will make your mouth water and drool. You just might wish you were having them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Many of them are Paleo, whole30, low carb, and even Keto so even if you have food restrictions, you will enjoy these protein pact salads! protein-rich salad recipes

One of my friends doesn’t believe lettuce has any nutritional value. He thinks it’s just water camouflaged in dressing and it serves no purpose. He’s partially right.

Partially.

On the other hand, I have friends who believe a plant-based diet is healthier and just as nutritious as meat. Which is right?

Neither.

Steak and Asparagus Salad by Dailyciabattasteak salad dailyciabatta

We are omnivores and we need both meats and plants to reach optimal health. Some might say, “But but…meat causes cancer!” And to that, I say, it depends. If eaten alone, yes, certain meats can cause cancer but when eaten with vegetables, the risk is much lower. Take that one step further, I believe the earth will be healthier if we raised sustainable meats and grow sustainable plants. It’s not about whether eating meat causes more problems for the planet but ‘how‘ we raise the animals for the meat that makes a difference. If we eat a balanced meal based on our biological needs, seasonally, both the humans and the planet will be in better shape. Read this meat buying guide and find out to purchase meats for better health.

Regardless of the variables that require different types of foods, one commonality is that we need to eat proteins and vegetables for better health. In my opinion, we should be Paleo style eaters in having 70% vegetables and 30% meats – Paletarians! And what’s better than to have both in one bowl or plate in protein-rich salads?

This is a collection of protein-rich salad recipes that are not only gorgeous but deliciously healthy and purposeful. Eaten seasonally, these ingredients will nourish your body and soul, without making you feel guilty. Just make sure you buy seasonal ingredients that were raised and grown sustainably.

50 Protein Rich Salad Recipes

    1. Artichoke and Pesto Mediterranean Quinoa Salad – What a Girl Eats
    2. Oriental Chicken Salad – Beyond Chicken Coop
    3. Grilled Chicken and Apple Salad with Apple Vinaigrette – A Savory Feast
    4. Mahi Mahi Fish Taco Buddha Bowls – Raising Generation Nourished
    5. Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing – House of Nash Eats
    6. Pineapple Shrimp Salad – Tasting Page
    7. Ultimate Chopped Kale Chicken Salad – Happy Healthy Mama
    8. Spicy Szechuan Tripe Salad – Yangs Nourishing Kitchen
    9. Easy Thai Chicken salad with Canned Chicken – Low Carb Yum
    10. Gluten Free Soba Noodles Salad with Shrimp (below) – drkarenslee

Gluten Free Soba Salad with Shrimp

    1. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Salad – Fresh Menu Planner
    2. Zesty Grilled Chicken and Greens Salad – The Mama Maven
    3. Quinoa Salad with Oil Free Chipotle Ranch Dressing – Healthier Steps
    4. Authentic Thai Fish Salad – HWC Magazine
    5. Big Mac Cheeseburger Salad  – Wholesome Yum
    6. Low Carb Kale Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette – Resolution Eats
    7. North by Northwest Couscous Salad   – Oat and Sesame
    8. Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots – Gluten Free Homestead
    9. Turkey Salad with Pomegranate Apple  – My Gluten Free Miami
    10. Warm Roasted Radish Duck Salad (below) – Krumpli

roasted radish duck krumpli

    1. Peanut Pasta Salad – Food Meanderings
    2. Ginger Egg Salad – Natalie’s Health
    3. Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad Halloumi – Happy Veggie Kitchen
    4. Chicken Salad Cranberry Quinoa – Sinamontales
    5. Spring Sugar Snap Pea Salad – nourishandfete
    6. Pesto Pasta Salad Salmon – healthyideasplace
    7. Chicken Avocado Chopped Salad – theharvestkitchen
    8. Tequila Lime Chopped Chicken Salad – halfscratched
    9. Sweet Potato Noodle Salad – Happy Kitchen
    10. Beer Can Turkey Summer Berry Salad – Home and Plate
    11. Real Food Homemade Potato Salad with No Mayo – Recipes to Nourish
    12. Teriyaki Shrimp Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette – Served from Scratch
    13. Chicken Arugula Salad with Rice  – Dinner Mom
    14. Chopped Chicken Salad with Ranch Dressing  – The Organic Kitchen
    15. Shrimp Avocado Salad (below) – savorytooth

shrimp avocado salad savory tooth

  1. Shrimp Fajita Salad Chipotle Vinaigrette – Killing Thyme
  2. Steak and Asparagus Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing – Daily Ciabatta
  3. Steak Salad Romesco Dressing  – The Spiced Life
  4. Vietnamese Fried Chicken Salad – Eat Beautiful
  5. Spicy Salmon Salad  – Everyday Maven
  6. Chick Fil A Market Salad  – Raia’s Recipes
  7. Watermelon Feta Salad – Dr. Axe
  8. Italian Meatball Salad  -Tasty Galaxy
  9. Blackened Salmon Salad withHuckleberry Vinaigrette – My Gluten
  10. Southwest Steak Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing – Low Carb Yum
  11. Musk Melon Salad with Cranberries and Feta Cheese – Sinamontales
  12. Asparagus Bacon and Egg Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette – To Simply Inspire
  13. Caprese Chicken Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette – Cook with me Darling
  14. Crunchy Taco Salad Spiced Ground Turkey – The Roasted Root
  15. Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing – Prepare and Nourish