10 Satisfying High-Protein Spinach Salad Recipes
Get your nutrients in and say goodbye to wimpy salads with these satisfying spinach salad recipes. Each recipe has at least 15 grams of protein per serving, so they will help keep you full for longer, whether it’s for a work-day lunch or post-workout meal. From tasty Tuna, White Bean & Dill Salad to Spinach, Asain Pear & Chicken Salad, these recipes will help keep you satisfied and get your fill of spinach.
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Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad
One of our most popular salad recipes, Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts (see Associated Recipes), gets a makeover in these simple yet totally satisfying meal-prep spinach salad bowls. They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste. Swap in roasted salmon for the chicken thighs, and almonds or pecans for the walnuts, and use any fresh berry that looks good at your market.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, August 2019
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Tuna, White Bean & Dill Salad
Take canned tuna to new heights by adding cannellini beans, red onion and dill, tossing it in a lemon-pepper-Dijon dressing and serving it over a spinach salad with canned beets.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Spinach, Asian Pear & Chicken Salad
Fragrant, crunchy Asian pears add a refreshing melon-like flavor to the healthy chicken salad recipe. Look for the large, brown, apple-shaped fruit in well-stocked supermarkets near other specialty fruit.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018
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Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
Inspired by the classic warm party dip, this simple salad can be served up right away or divided into small lidded containers for a week of delicious lunches. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we suggest adding them to your salad just before serving or in the morning before packing your lunch to go.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019
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Spinach, Apple & Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing & Cheese Crisps
Swap out store-bought for this tangy homemade buttermilk and poppy seed dressing to take this healthy salad recipe to the next level. For an even more impressive meal, make your own crunchy cheese crisps in a snap, using phyllo dough, for a delicious accompaniment to this dinner salad. Make extra dressing to keep on hand for other salads throughout the week.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019
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Turkey Spinach Salad with Beets
This spinach salad boasts a delightful combination of flavors--smoked turkey, sweet blueberries and tart goat cheese--all dressed up in an tangy orange-balsamic dressing. For a complete meal, serve with fresh pear slices and long thin breadsticks dipped in hummus.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Salmon Couscous Salad
This healthy and easy salad is designed to be made with precooked or leftover salmon. To quickly cook salmon, lightly brush with olive oil, then roast in a 450 degrees F oven until the fish is opaque and firm, 8 to 12 minutes.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019
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Bacon Ranch Salad
Topped with light ranch dressing and served with wheat crackers on the side, this salad is packed with spinach, tomatoes, hard-cooked eggs and bacon. It's ready in just 15 minutes and is a perfect choice for lunch or dinner.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Citrus Chicken Salad
This garden-fresh spinach salad is a terrific way to use up leftover chicken. Or when you're cooking chicken breasts, add an extra piece or two so there's some left over.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Spinach Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing
Fresh, ripe mango is blended with olive oil and cashews to create the most delicious homemade dressing for this easy spinach and chicken salad. From start to finish, this 4-serving recipe takes just 20 minutes--consider doubling or tripling it for a summertime lunch with friends!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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