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High Protein Salad for Weight Loss

High Protein Salad for Weight Loss

This high-protein salad is a colorful, hearty, and satisfying meal packed with grilled chicken, eggs, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. It's perfect for those looking to lose weight without sacrificing flavor or fullness. This clean, nutrient-dense salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or post-workout refueling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 grilled chicken breast seasoned and sliced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs halved
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
Vegetables & Greens:
  • 2 cups baby spinach or mixed leafy greens
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cucumber sliced
  • ½ cup red cabbage shredded
  • ½ avocado sliced
Optional Toppings:
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon hemp hearts optional
Vinaigrette Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Grill the Chicken:
  1. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs. Grill on medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice thinly.
Boil the Eggs:
  1. Place eggs in boiling water for 8–10 minutes. Once done, cool under cold water, peel, and slice in halves.
Prepare the Vegetables:
  1. Rinse and dry your leafy greens. Slice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Shred the red cabbage.
Mix the Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad:
  1. In a large salad bowl or plate, start with the leafy greens as the base. Arrange chicken slices, egg halves, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, and avocado over the greens.
Add Toppings:
  1. Sprinkle with your choice of seeds, cheese, or hemp hearts for extra texture and nutrients.
Dress & Serve:
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired, or keep the components visually separated for presentation.