Protein Salad

This Protein Salad has it all! A delicious combination of mixed greens, fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs, crumbled cheese, and cooked lentils... this salad packs a BIG protein punch that will keep you satisfied all day long!

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Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 888kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Salad

4 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
1/2 cup cucumber chopped
1/2 cup yellow pepper chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 chicken breast cooked & chopped
1/2 hard boiled egg sliced
1/2 cup cooked green lentils

Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook lentils according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
Prepare salad by layering lettuce with remaining ingredients.
Combine dressing ingredients and shake well.
Pour over salad as desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Substitute rotisserie chicken, salmon, steak, turkey, or tuna for the grilled chicken

Add cooked edamame, sunflower seeds, walnuts, or chickpeas for extra protein

Substitute fresh spinach or romaine lettuce for mixed greens

Substitute crumbled goat cheese, feta cheese or any type of cheese for the blue cheese

Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor

Add any of your favorite fresh herbs

Use bottled salad dressing in place of homemade vinaigrette

Substitute homemade balsamic vinaigrette or lemon vinaigrette

Top with homemade croutons or air fryer wonton strips for crunch

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