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The Best Tasting High Protein Vegetarian Salad

July 10, 2023

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If you’re looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe with fantastic flavor, you’ve got to try this high protein vegetarian salad!

high protein vegetarian salad

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This Mediterranean-inspired salad is full of flavor and so good for you! 30 grams of vegetarian protein from the cottage cheese will keep you full all afternoon. It’s salty and savory and the flavors meld so well together.

I came up with this salad when I didn’t have any chicken prepped for my greek salad recipe but I wanted to get in a reasonable amount of protein at lunch. It takes five minutes to make and is delicious!

What You Will Need:

  • Cottage Cheese: This is where the 30 grams of protein comes from, making this salad so creamy. I like to use 2% milk-fat cottage cheese for more flavor.
  • Arugula + Spinach: I love this combo of greens and always use it as the base for my salads. Greens are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and the arugula adds a peppery flavor.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Bursting with flavor and an excellent source of heart-healthy nutrients.
  • Olives: They are salty and perfect in this Mediterranean salad. I choose marinated jumbo green olives.
  • Avocado: Providing healthy fats and a creamy flavor and consistency.
  • Cucumber: Gives this salad crunch and a fresh flavor.
  • Feta Cheese: A salad is not complete without a bit of cheese and feta is both salty and creamy.
  • Everything But The Bagel Seasoning: Sea salt, garlic, and onion gives this salad even more flavor.
  • Olive Oil: A good quality olive oil creates a rich and smooth taste to this salad and really compliments this recipe.
high protein vegetarian salad

The Best Tasting High Protein Vegetarian Salad

Nicole Alexandra
If you're looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe with fantastic flavor, you've got to try this high protein vegetarian salad!
This Mediterranean-inspired salad is full of flavor and so good for you! 30 grams of vegetarian protein from the cottage cheese will keep you full all afternoon. It's salty and savory and the flavors meld so well together and it takes five minutes to make!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese I recommend 2% milk fat or higher
  • 1.5 cups arugula spinach mix
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 4 large olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup avocado cubed
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning
  • drizzle of olive oil

Instructions
 

  • First, add your greens and cottage cheese to a bowl.
  • Top with all of your other ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.
  • Lastly, drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy!
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