High-Protein Salads to Get You Back in Routine

As we ease back into routine, we are all looking for simple and delicious ways to enjoy summer produce, while packing in a bit more protein, and prepping for the week ahead. These high protein salad recipes are as full of protein as they are flavour. Plus check our extra tips on un-traditional ways to amp up the protein even more.

Easy ways to bump up the protein in salads:

Other than adding a protein itself, there are a few easy ways to add 3-6 grams of additional protein with these simple swaps and additions!

Hemp Seeds: 3g of protein per tablespoon! Sprinkle them on top or make into a creamy dressing such as this hemp seed ranch.

Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is a great swap in creamy dressings to add additional protein!

Silken Tofu: Blend tofu into salad dressings to replace sour cream, mayo or cashews

Nutritional Yeast: Add umami flavour and protein by adding nutritional yeast to salads and dressings

Tahini: 4 grams of protein per tablespoon! Tahini makes a great base for a dressing.

Grains: Yes grains have protein too! Whole wheat couscous, quinoa, farro and even pasta will add 6-9 grams of protein per salad.

High Protein Ceasar Salad with Hummus Dressing

Made with chickpeas and tempeh bacon for extra plant-based protein. Swap traditional dressing for this 5-minute hummus dressing for even more protein!

Protein Pesto Pasta Salad

This creamy pasta salad, boosts the protein by adding greek yogurt to the pesto! Swap out traditional pasta for a chickpea based pasta for even more protein.

Superfood Salmon Salad

Sweet potatoes, salmon and feta make the perfect combo in this high protein salad. Tip: Add avocado or fresh blueberries for an extra boost of anti-oxidants

Summer Chipoltle Chicken Cobb Salad

Chipoltle chicken, summer strawberries and cilantro dressing make the ultimate combo in this summer salad. Try it for meal prep!

No Mayo Tuna Salad

Swap the mayo in traditional tuna salad for protein packed hummus! Sweet potatoes add extra nutrition and fibre.

Chopped Taco Salad

All the best taco toppings in a refreshing salad. Made with ground turkey, black beans, and greek yogurt.

 

Umami Dragon Bowls

Packed with plant-based protein from tofu, tahini and nutritional yeast, these bowls are great to clean out whatever you have in the fridge!