Protein Salads
High-protein, high-fiber vegetarian salads make satisfying lunches, light dinners and practical meal-prep options. These recipes use chickpeas, beans, quinoa, paneer, tofu, edamame, sprouts, nuts and seeds for flavour, texture and staying power.
Best vegetarian protein salads for meal prep
Start with these make-ahead favourites. Nutrition figures come from each current recipe card, and the storage guidance follows the individual recipe instructions.
- High-Protein Quinoa Salad — 14 g protein and 9 g fibre per serving; refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Black Chickpea (Kala Chana) Salad — 26 g protein and 11 g fibre per serving; refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Broccoli-Edamame Salad — 16 g protein and 10 g fibre per serving; store the salad and dressing separately for up to 4 days.
- Paneer Tikka Quinoa Salad — 13 g protein and 6 g fibre per serving; prepare the quinoa and paneer ahead, refrigerate them separately and assemble just before serving.
Check each recipe card for the latest nutrition calculation and complete preparation and storage notes.
