Why you’ll love this salad meal prep recipe:
Easy: This high-protein salad recipe can be made in just 20-minutes. So quick!Healthy: This recipe is not only full of protein but other healthy ingredients that add in the nutrients you need to keep healthyMeal Prep: Prep this salad ahead of time for lunches for the week, or a BBQ/potluck
Ingredient Notes:
Pasta: This is a salad meal prep that includes pasta, however, you can totally sub the regular, wheat pasta for a gluten-free option or even your favorite rice, lentil, or chickpea pasta. Whatever you prefer! Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs are so great any time of the year but especially in the summer to add some freshness to your recipe. They’re also easy to grow in a pot or garden in your backyard or on your balcony, so you can have them easily accessible to throw into recipes like this salad. Pistachios: One of the protein sources in this recipe, aside from lentils, is pistachios. They add a crunch to the salad, but also even more protein to fill you up. You can also omit these if there are any nut allergies.
How to make this salad meal prep recipe:
Get Creative: Personalize this salad to fit your needs! Do you like feta? ADD IT! OR do you like lemon juice or fresh blueberries or arugula?! ADD IT!! Have fun!! Pasta: Swap the fusilli for any pasta shape you wish! Even make this gluten-free. Storage: Salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days. Can I make this salad vegan? Yes! Grate some tofu and cook it up a bit. Then toss that in instead of the eggs.
More protein-packed recipes to enjoy:
Vegetarian Black Bean TacosHigh Protein Edamame PastaEasy Green Lentil CurryStuffed Avocado
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