These fun, high protein salad recipes will keep you satisfied even on your hungriest of days.
40 High-Protein Salads That’ll Keep You Fueled All Day
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Asian Slaw
Here’s an Asian slaw recipe without all the greasy mayonnaise. It’s well-liked by the people who’ve tried it. A bit of sugar mellows the tangy Asian coleslaw dressing. —Alta Goodman, Canton, South Dakota
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Lemony Chicken Salad
24 grams of protein per servingEvery busy cook will appreciate the convenience of being able to prepare this refreshing, high-protein salad ahead of time. And your family will enjoy a marvelous meal. Looking for more? Here are a few high-protein lunch ideas that will leave you feeling satisfied until dinner time.
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Tasty Taco Chopped Salad
24 grams of protein per servingMy friends and I love Mexican food, but we try to eat healthy. My mom taught me how to make this tasty high-protein salad for my friends. —Matthew Smith, Knippa, Texas
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Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken
37 grams of protein per servingThis high-protein salad is hard to beat when it comes to color, flavor and nutrition! It makes for a wonderful side on a summer day. Diane Sahley — Lakewood, Ohio
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Nicoise Salad
26 grams of protein per servingThis garden-fresh salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Add some crusty bread and you have a mouthwatering meal. Follow this 7-Day high-protein meal plan to lose weight and build muscles.
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Zesty Steak Salad
26 grams of protein per servingStir-fried steak and veggies give this high-protein salad a cozy kick. Add any of your favorite salad ingredients like shredded cheese, croutons, mushrooms or cucumber. —Leah Carrell, Quitman, Texas
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Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad
35 grams of protein per servingMy lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It’s as satisfying as it is scrumptious. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California
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Herbed Tuna Salad
25 grams of protein per servingCooking for two is a challenge for us, since my husband and I do not care for leftovers. This high-protein salad with distinctive dill flavor is my favorite lunch recipe. —Rebecca Schweizer, Chesapeake, Virginia
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Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad
45 grams of protein per servingMy husband and I ordered and devoured this high-protein salad from Applebee’s three separate times before we finally asked the waitress for the dressing ingredients. She kindly shared the recipe with us, and now I whip up this hearty main-dish salad with its tangy sauce often. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
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Feta Salmon Salad
38 grams of protein per servingMy son David always ordered the satisfying salmon sandwich at a local pub. In trying to replicate it, he came up with this salmon salad recipe. It’s the only recipe he’s ever made, and our entire family thinks it’s wonderful. —Susan Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad
28 grams of protein per servingMy husband and sons love Buffalo chicken with blue cheese, so I created this high-protein salad. You can even make the chicken the day before and reheat when ready to serve. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
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Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad
Kiss bland pasta salad goodbye with this zippy, tangy and sweet balsamic chicken pasta salad. Each bite is crammed full of bacony, cheesy flavor, and the bow ties and chicken will fill you right up.
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Shrimp Cobb Salad
36 grams of protein per servingThis shrimp cobb salad is quite healthy. I often use a grill pan, but you can simply saute, too. Feel free to use any greens you like. — Nicholas Monfre, Hudson, Florida
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Mushroom Steak Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
31 grams of protein per servingWhen I want to serve a romantic dinner for my husband and me, I fix this elegant yet easy high-protein salad. I just add crusty French bread and a glass of wine. —Candace McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina
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Spicy Pork Tenderloin Salad
24 grams of protein per servingA friend served this curry-flavored, high-protein salad at a luncheon, and I tweaked it to fit our tastes. Since it’s a meal in one, it’s perfect for weeknights, and the presentation makes it ideal for entertaining. —Pat Sellon of Monticello, Wisconsin
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Taco Pasta Salad
33 grams of protein per servingMy family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. —Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI
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Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion & Roasted Tomato Jam
An appetizer bursting with flavor from bleu cheese, caramelized onion, jam and balsamic vinegar—tasty bites that vanish in a hurry. —Debbie Reid, Clearwater, Florida
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Strawberry Chicken Salad
Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour dressing is simply delicious. —Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Cheeseburger Bowl
29 grams of protein per servingThis recipe is a unique and lighter way to enjoy an American summer staple. You can also make the dressing with ranch dressing, 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of ketchup. —Laurie Rogerson, Ellington, Connecticut
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Turkey and Apple Arugula Salad
30 grams of protein per servingThis high-protein salad proves that turkey can be enjoyed outside of the holidays. Peppery salad greens, sweet grapes and rich walnuts combine to create a flavor sensation. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Grilled Asian Chicken Pasta Salad
32 grams of protein per servingThis cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. —Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida
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Raspberry-Walnut Pork Salad
34 grams of protein per servingRaspberry, rosemary, Gorgonzola and walnuts combine to make a pork dish that’s bursting with flavor. —Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida
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Ginger-Cashew Chicken Salad
23 grams of protein per servingI revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, high-protein salad. Now it’s a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. —Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California
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Tuna Nicoise Salad
21 grams of protein per servingLike the classic French salad Nicoise, I pack my salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps build it fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri
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Grilled Jerk Shrimp Orzo Salad
25 grams of protein per servingThe heat, seasonings and appearance of this colorful high-protein salad are perfect for summer—or any time of year that you want to summon memories of sunshine. —Eileen Budnyk, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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Almond Chicken Salad
25 grams of protein per servingMy mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer months. It’s my favorite of my mother’s chicken salad recipes. You can also serve it as a delicious but quick luncheon or potluck dish. —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
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Raspberry Pecan Chicken Salad
29 grams of protein per servingI gave this sweet-savory chicken salad a little zip with Chinese five-spice powder, which tastes a bit like pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle some on roasted carrots for an awesome meal. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
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Blackened Pork Caesar Salad
36 grams of protein per servingWhen I cook, the goal is to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This Caesar with pork has fantastic flavor even when the meat is chilled. —Penny Hedges, Dewdney, British Columbia
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
24 grams of protein per servingWe love adding grilled chicken to our salads in the summer, but the real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. It goes great with a fresh baguette and a frosty glass of minted lemonade. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine
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Taco Salad
25 grams of protein per servingEvery time I have to bring a dish to a party, friends ask for my taco salad. Even players on my son’s football team ask for it. —Lori Buntrock, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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Swiss Cobb Salad
28 grams of protein per servingTopped with ham, roast beef, bacon and other fixings, this high-protein salad has an excellent blend of flavors. A from-scratch vinaigrette adds the refreshing final touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Ramen Noodle Salad
Full of color and crunch from fresh veggies, seeds and nuts, ramen noodle salad is a quick recipe to toss together for a picnic side.
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Chicken Salad with Grapes
Bored with the usual turkey sandwich? This easy chicken salad with grapes recipe is anything but boring! Shredded rotisserie chicken is dressed in a creamy dressing and tossed with juicy grapes, crunchy celery and chopped pecans.
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Grilled Southwestern Steak Salad
30 grams of protein per servingPasta salad loaded with steak, peppers and onions makes both my boyfriend and me happy. Plus, it’s versatile! We serve it hot, room temperature or cold. —Yvonne Starlin, Westmoreland, Tennessee
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Curried Chicken & Peach Salad
24 grams of protein per servingThis is a very healthy and high-protein salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We’ve served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
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Steak & New Potato Toss
31 grams of protein per servingI usually use leftover barbecued steak to make this fabulous high-protein salad. It’s pretty, too, with the red pepper, green broccoli and white potatoes. —Deyanne Davies, Rossland, British Columbia
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Sesame Chicken Slaw Salad
25 grams of protein per servingI tasted many types of Asian chicken salad in California. When I moved back to Georgia, I wanted more. Here’s a gingery-sweet recipe using wonton strips. —Michelle Mulrain, Evans, Georgia. If you enjoyed this recipe, then you must try Chinese chicken salad.
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50 Best Leftover Turkey Recipes
There’s no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving extras than with these delicious leftover turkey recipes. With these easy recipes, you’ll never wonder what to do with leftover turkey again.
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Grilled Pork Noodle Salad
27 grams of protein per servingThe only complex thing about this high-protein salad is the flavor! With smoky barbecued pork and a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables, this is a comforting and tasty home-cooked meal. —Rosalyn Nguyen, Astoria, New York
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Orange Chicken Spinach Salad
34 grams of protein per servingFor a high-protein salad with refreshing color and crunch, we toss chicken and spinach with mandarin oranges and red onion, then splash everything with a tangy vinaigrette. —Jean Murawski, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
