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Healthy High-Protein Meal-Prep Salad Recipe – Fresh, Filling & Ready for the Week

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A customizable, high-protein meal-prep salad filled with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats — perfect for busy weekdays and clean eating goals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (cooked and sliced)

  • 4 cups chopped kale or romaine

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced

  • ½ cup shredded carrots

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (optional)

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional, halved)

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional)

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook and slice chicken. Prepare eggs, quinoa, and veggies.

  2. Divide greens between 4 containers.

  3. Top with chicken, veggies, quinoa, and seeds or nuts.

  4. Mix dressing ingredients and divide into 4 small jars.

  5. Store salads and dressings separately. Add dressing and toppings just before eating.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu to make it vegetarian.

  • Keeps up to 4 days in fridge.

  • Add avocado or fruit right before eating.

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