Description
A refreshing and nutritious High-Protein Green Goddess Salad packed with greens, protein, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine kale, spinach, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, quinoa, chickpeas, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top if using.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
