Protein Salad (Meal Prep)

Protein Salad (Meal Prep)

from gatheringdreams.com

This Protein Salad is packed with fresh veggies and plenty of protein from quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, and eggs - the perfect combination of high-protein ingredients to keep you full and satisfied! You can pack this delicious salad in a jar, which is perfect for healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa (or 1 cup cooked quinoa)
  • 1 cup water (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cucumber
  • ½ red onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups greens (lettuce, romaine, baby spinach)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 carrot (shredded or ribbons)
  • Parsley (basil, or salad cress)
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 servings turmeric tahini dressing

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small pot, add salted water or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Add the quinoa (note 1) and cook on medium-low heat until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow to cool off.

  2. 2

    In another small pot, add cold water and add the eggs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 4-6 minutes (depending on how you like your boiled eggs). Remove from the heat, rinse and peel the shells off. Slice them in half and let them cool down.

  3. 3

    Rinse the black beans and chickpeas. Cut the cucumber into chunks, cut the onion, dice the cherry tomatoes, and cut the carrots into ribbons or shred them.

  4. 4

    Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small jar. Cover it with a lid and give it a good shake.

  5. 5

    Assembling the Salad On a plate: Add all ingredients, top with some fresh parsley or salad cress, add the dressing, and serve.

  6. 6

    Assembling the salad in a jar: Split the ingredients into two jars (I used these ¾ liter jars - they hold about 3 cups). Start with the dressing, followed by chickpeas, black beans, cucumbers, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, eggs, carrots, onions, and salad. When you are ready to serve, empty the jar's content on a plate, mix well with a fork and enjoy!