Power-Packed Protein Salad: A Quick & Easy Recipe

Sapna Shukla

4 months ago

Power-Packed Protein Salad: A Quick & Easy Recipe

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Looking for a delicious, healthy meal that fuels your body and keeps you energized throughout the day? This Protein-Packed Salad is exactly what you need! Perfect for a quick lunch, post-workout meal, or light dinner, it’s filled with essential nutrients, fiber, and, most importantly—protein!

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Ingredients:

1 cup boiled chickpeas (or canned)
1/2 cup boiled kidney beans (rajma)
1/2 cup paneer cubes (use tofu for a vegan option)
1 boiled egg (optional, for extra protein)
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup corn kernels (steamed)
Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Chaat masala or mixed herbs (optional, for extra flavor)

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:

Boil chickpeas and kidney beans until soft (or use canned versions, well-rinsed).
Dice cucumber, onions, tomatoes, and paneer/tofu into small cubes.
Boil an egg if you’re including it, then slice.

2. Combine Everything:

In a large bowl, mix:

Chickpeas
Kidney beans
Paneer/tofu cubes
Chopped veggies
Corn
Egg slices (optional)

Add fresh coriander or parsley for a burst of flavor.

3. Season:

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and any seasoning of choice (like chaat masala or herbs).

4. Toss & Serve:

Gently toss all ingredients until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Salad:

High Protein Content: Perfect for muscle recovery & fitness goals.
Quick & Easy: Takes just 10 minutes!
Customizable: Add quinoa, sprouts, grilled chicken, or nuts for variety.
Filling & Fresh: Keeps you full, nourished, and light.

Final Tip:

Make a bigger batch, store it in the fridge, and enjoy a ready-to-eat healthy meal anytime.

Eat fresh. Stay fit. Glow from within.