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  6. 19 Satisfying Vegetarian Dinner Salads That Are High in Protein

19 Satisfying Vegetarian Dinner Salads That Are High in Protein

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Leah Goggins Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD April 13, 2022
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Salad Primavera with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette
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Power through the day with one of these deliciously satisfying salads. Plant-based ingredients like chickpeas, nuts, tofu and edamame add at least 15 grams of protein to each serving of these fresh and flavorful meals, which helps you feel full for longer and promotes healthy digestion. Recipes like our Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans and Salad Primavera with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette are tasty meals that are sure to end your day on a high note.

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Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

falafel salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
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Deep-fried falafel can be a total grease bomb. But these pan-seared falafel still get crispy in just a few tablespoons of oil with equally satisfying results. Be sure to use dried, instead of canned, chickpeas in this healthy recipe--canned chickpeas add too much moisture.

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Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans
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Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes and shallots, black beans, quinoa, feta and pepitas, this salad makes for a satisfying meatless meal. Not only does massaging the kale tenderize it, it also helps the greens absorb more of the bright dressing.

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Thai-Style Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu

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Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, including a veggie-heavy salad mix as a base. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry. If you can't find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.

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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

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In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

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Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios

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Precooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!

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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad
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This light and fresh caprese pasta salad is brought together with a bright and tangy dressing, with fresh mozzarella pearls adding creaminess to every bite.

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Southwest Chopped Salad with Tomatillo Dressing

Southwest Chopped Salad with Tomatillo Dressing
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Jicama is the crunchy, sweet tuberous root of a legume native to Central America. If you love it in this salad, try including sticks of it with your next crudités spread.

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Salad Primavera with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette

Salad Primavera with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette
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This is a salad where the vegetables really shine and the lettuce plays a supporting role. It requires a bit of work up front to blanch all the veg, but the results are impressive.

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Crispy Pea Fritter Salad

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We mashed together peas, fresh mint and lemon zest with breadcrumbs to make small pan-fried cakes perfect for topping a salad.

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Warm Spinach Salad with Chickpeas & Roasted Tomatoes

Warm Spinach Salad with Chickpeas & Roasted Tomatoes
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The key to the incredible flavor here is roasting until the onion slices are charred at the edges and the juices from the tomatoes have cooked into a syrupy consistency on the baking sheet.

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Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons

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Swapping tofu for the bread in these meal-prep Caesar salad bowls bumps up the satiety factor with 18 grams of protein. These crispy tofu croutons originally appeared in Lauren Grant's recipe for Diabetic Living magazine (see Associated Recipes). Lacinato kale, also known as dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale, has flat, dark green-blue leaves--and its tenderness makes it perfect for eating raw, like in this salad.

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Chopped Rainbow Salad Bowls with Peanut Sauce

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Make good use of crunchy and colorful seasonal produce in these meal-prep-friendly vegetable bowls. With just 30 minutes of prep, you get four healthy lunches that are ready to grab-and-go. We use bulgur, which cooks faster and is higher in fiber than brown rice, but you could swap in quinoa (or any hearty whole grain). Feel free to add chopped cooked chicken, shrimp or tofu for extra protein.

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Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

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A light and creamy green-salsa dressing highlights this easy pasta salad with Southwestern flavors.

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Couscous & Chickpea Salad

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Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.

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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing

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This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.

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Green Salad with Edamame & Beets

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This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you're not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.

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Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

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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.

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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts

Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
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This hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.

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Citrus Lime Tofu Salad

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This veggie-packed salad has plenty of protein and fiber, so you'll feel full and satisfied. Prep the ingredients ahead of time for an easy vegan lunch idea to pack for work.

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    1 of 19 Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
    2 of 19 Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans
    3 of 19 Thai-Style Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu
    4 of 19 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
    5 of 19 Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios
    6 of 19 Caprese Pasta Salad
    7 of 19 Southwest Chopped Salad with Tomatillo Dressing
    8 of 19 Salad Primavera with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette
    9 of 19 Crispy Pea Fritter Salad
    10 of 19 Warm Spinach Salad with Chickpeas & Roasted Tomatoes
    11 of 19 Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons
    12 of 19 Chopped Rainbow Salad Bowls with Peanut Sauce
    13 of 19 Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
    14 of 19 Couscous & Chickpea Salad
    15 of 19 Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing
    16 of 19 Green Salad with Edamame & Beets
    17 of 19 Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
    18 of 19 Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
    19 of 19 Citrus Lime Tofu Salad

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