20+ Satisfying High-Protein Salads to Keep You Full

Say goodbye to sad salads. These 20+ high-protein recipes are here to keep you full, happy, and totally obsessed.

Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, throwing together a quick lunch, or making an impressive dinner salad, there’s something here to satisfy every craving. Get ready to level up your salad game with thee easy recipes that actually keep you satisfied.

Why you’ll love these recipes

• Protein keeps you full: These salads fuel your day and banish mid-afternoon hunger.
• Totally crave-worthy: These fresh and flavourful combos prove healthy salads don’t have to be boring.

Fresh, filling, and anything but basic

These salads are super versatile and easy to customize with your favourite dressings, toppings, and add-ins, so you’ll never get bored.

Meal prep them ahead for busy days or whip one up last minute when you want something fresh but filling. Basically, they’re your secret weapon for stress-free, satisfying meals all week long. Get ready to fall in love with your greens all over again!

How to build your own high-protein salad

1. Mix up the protein: Try grilled chicken, tofu, chickpeas, shrimp, or even hard-boiled eggs to keep things interesting.
2. Play with the base: Swap lettuce for kale, spinach, grains like quinoa, or roasted veggies.
3. Change the dressing: Go classic with balsamic, creamy with ranch or tahini, or spicy with chipotle lime. There’s no wrong choice.
4. Add crunch: Toss in seeds, nuts, or crispy tortilla strips for texture that keeps every bite exciting.
5. Pack in the extras: Don’t be shy with toppings. Add cheese, avocado, roasted peppers, or fresh herbs for big flavour.
6. Make it meal prep–friendly: Store components separately and assemble just before eating to keep things fresh all week.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make sure my salad is actually filling?

Include a solid source of protein (like chicken, beans, tofu, or eggs), healthy fats (avocado, seeds, nuts), and fibre-rich veggies or grains.

How do I keep my greens from getting soggy?

Store your dressing separately and only toss it in right before eating to keep everything fresh and crisp.

Can I serve these for dinner too?

Absolutely! These salads are hearty enough to be a full meal anytime you want something fresh but filling.

Grains, pasta and noodle salads

These hearty salads feature grains, pasta, and noodles for the perfect balance of protein, carbs, and flavour. Basically, meals that actually satisfy.

Vegetarian salads

These salads are loaded with colourful produce and protein to keep things fresh, filling, and anything but boring.

Chicken salads

These protein-packed chicken salads are classic, satisfying, and perfect for easy lunches or dinners that actually keep you full.

Seafood salads

These seafood salads are light, protein-rich, and perfect for when you want something a little extra special (but still easy).

Meat-lover salads

These hearty beef salads are made for the meat lovers.