Greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein for vegetarians. We share a high-protein Greek yogurt salad recipe for your healthy diet plan to fulfill the protein requirement for muscle recovery after a workout.
This meal will not only give you high-quality protein but also give you healthy carbs and fats, with other ingredients we are going to use in this recipe. So let’s make it and enjoy the high-protein Greek yogurt salad meal.
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Ingredients to use in this Meal
- Non-dairy Greek yogurt (soy or almond-based): 1 cup
- Cooked quinoa: 1 cup (14g protein)
- Chickpeas (canned, rinsed, and drained): 1 cup
- Almonds (raw, chopped): ¼ cup
- Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red onion: ¼ cup, finely chopped
- Spinach: 2 cups, fresh
- Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Fresh dill: 2 tbsp, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt: ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper: ¼ tsp (adjust to taste)
- Optional: Feta cheese (plant-based, crumbled, for extra flavor
Preparing the High-Protein Greek Yogurt Salad Meal
- First of all, take a bowl and mix the non-dairy Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix the mixture until it gets smooth. If you find the mixture thick, then you can mix some amount of water to make it thinner.
- Now, cook 1/2 cup of Quinoa in 1 cup of water on medium flame for 15 minutes until it absorbs the water. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Now take another bowl and combine spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cooked quinoa, and chickpeas. Toss gently to mix.
- Now mix all of these prepared mixtures and toss well until they mix and the meal gets a smooth texture.
- Now your high-protein Greek yogurt meal is ready to eat. You can put it into the fridge for some time to enjoy it as a chilled meal.
Nutrient Values in this Meal
Below are the nutrient values in this high-protein Greek yogurt salad meal.
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~400 kcal |
| Protein | ~38 g |
| Total Fat | ~15 g |
| Saturated Fat | ~2 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~45 g |
| Dietary Fiber | ~10 g |
| Sugars | ~5 g |
| Vitamin A | ~50% DV |
| Vitamin C | ~30% DV |
| Vitamin K | ~100% DV |
| Iron | ~20% DV |
| Calcium | ~15% DV |
Benefits of this Meal
Here are the benefits of this high-protein Greek yogurt salad meal.
- High Protein Content
- Balanced Macronutrients
- Rich in Fiber
- Nutrient-Dense
- Heart-Healthy Fats
- Antioxidant-Rich
- Vegetarian-Friendly
- Quick and Versatile
- Low in Saturated Fat
- Satisfying and Flavorful
Conclusion
This high-protein Greek yogurt salad is very easy to make; it will only take 15 minutes max to prepare this high-protein meal.
This meal will give you quick muscle recovery after a heavy workout, This meal is also ideal for a weight loss diet plan.
You will get protein with low carbs and fats, so you can include this salad in your main meal, or this meal can be used for breakfast.
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Ashish Lavania is a chef and works for many 5 and 7-star hotels all over the world, like in Dubai, India, Spain, etc. He completed his education in IHM Delhi. He has 10 to 12 years of experience in the cooking industry. He cooks food with good nutritional value. He loves to spread his knowledge to the world via this website.