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High Protein Salad Meal Prep

This high-protein recipe is the perfect salad meal prep idea. Prep it for lunches, a BBQ, picnic, or potluck. It's really easy and loaded with protein to keep you full.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 - 4 servings
Calories: 894 kcal
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 250 g cord-style fusilli pasta cooked
  • 2 cups Snow peas sliced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries diced
  • ½ medium red onion thinly diced
  • 1 - 500 ml can lentils
  • ¼ cup pistachios chopped
  • 3 hard boiled eggs grated
  • ½ large avocado
  • 4 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh mint chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cook the fusilli according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool.
  2. Drain and rinse the lentils and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ALL of the ingredients. 
  4. Mix to combine and adjust seasoning to taste. 
  5. Enjoy this bright and delicious summer salad!!

Notes

  • Personalize this salad to fit your needs! You like feta? ADD IT! OR do you like lemon juice or fresh blueberries or arugula?! ADD IT!! Have fun!! 
  • Personalize this salad to fit your needs! You like feta? ADD IT! OR do you like lemon juice or fresh blueberries or arugula?! ADD IT!! Have fun!! 
  • Swap the fusilli for any pasta shape you wish! Even make this gluten free.  
  • Swap the fusilli for any pasta shape you wish! Even make this gluten free.  
  • This salad is AMAZING and PACKED with protein! Pack it for your lunches, take it to BBQ’s or summer picnics, etc.! It’ll be a hit!!
  • This salad is AMAZING and PACKED with protein! Pack it for your lunches, take it to BBQ’s or summer picnics, etc.! It’ll be a hit!!
  • Salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.
  • Salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 894kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 140.2g (47%) Protein 48.9g (98%) Fat 17.6g (27%) Saturated Fat 3.1g (16%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g Cholesterol 139.5mg (47%) Sodium 659.4mg (27%) Fiber 36.5g (146%) Sugar 15.2g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3- 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 894

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 894kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 140.2g 47%
Protein 48.9g 98%
Fat 17.6g 27%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g 23%
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47%
Sodium 659.4mg 27%
Fiber 36.5g 146%
Sugar 15.2g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.