High Protein Salad Recipe: Keeps you full for hours and costs less than $5
This salad with tuna, egg and vegetables provides more than 30 grams of protein, helps control appetite and can be prepared for less than $5
With basic, easy-to-find ingredients that you may have at home, you can prepare a high-protein salad. The best of all is that, in addition to keeping you satiated for several hours, it costs less than $5 to make.
The recipe combines tuna, eggs and fresh vegetables to provide more than 30 grams of protein, an amount that favors the maintenance of muscle mass in a balanced diet.
In addition, it incorporates healthy fats, fiber and vitamins that make it a practical option for lunch or dinner.
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How to prepare a high protein salad
Ingredients
For a large serving you will need:
For the dressing
Complete preparation, step by step
The first step is to cook the eggs. Place them in a pot with water and boil them for nine to ten minutes. Then cool them, remove the peel and cut them into cubes.
Meanwhile, wash and chop the lettuce and tomato. If you are using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them to remove excess sodium.
In a large container, place the lettuce as a base and add the tomato, avocado, chickpeas and previously drained tuna.
Add the cooked eggs and mix carefully to maintain the texture of the ingredients.
In a separate container, prepare the dressing by mixing the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. When it is ready, pour it over the salad and stir gently until all the ingredients are well integrated.
This salad can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for a few hours. If you plan to take it to work or school, it is best to add the dressing just before eating it to keep the vegetables fresh.
You can also adapt the recipe according to your preferences. For example, incorporate cucumber, spinach, red onion or seeds such as chia or sunflower to provide different textures and nutrients. Enjoy it!
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