I'm a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite High-Protein Salad Recipes to Feel Full & Refreshed By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 1, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's Editorial Manager for Nutrition & News. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura's education, experience and clinical hours from Mexico are equivalent to that of a U.S. credentialed registered dietitian. She is an almond butter lover, food enthusiast and has over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close After a long and festive holiday season, I tend to crave simple yet nourishing meals. My taste buds are ready for crunchy, crisp vegetables, flavorful proteins and luscious sauce or dressing—and these recipes have all that and more. These are some of my favorite high-protein salads for when I want to eat something that helps me feel my best. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these salads are super satisfying meals that can help you stay nourished and energized for the start of a new year. Taco Salad and Salmon Caesar Salad firmly fall in the comfort-food category for me. And unique recipes like our Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette help keep it interesting. Not to mention, a tuna salad might be my most-made lunch of all time. There's a protein-packed salad for every occasion and every palate on this list. For more beginner- and budget-friendly tips and recipes, check out Thrifty. 01 of 10 Salmon Caesar Salad View Recipe Save This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too. 02 of 10 Sesame Kohlrabi & Chicken Salad View Recipe Save Charlotte & Johnny Autry Kohlrabi (a bulbous vegetable related to broccoli and Brussels sprouts but with a milder, sweet flavor) and almonds add crunch to this crowd-pleasing salad. Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken. 03 of 10 Taco Salad View Recipe Save A super-quick blend of sour cream and salsa serves double duty as salad dressing and seasoning for the meat in our updated version of Tex-Mex taco salad. Depending on the type of salsa you use, the salad will vary in heat. We keep this version light with lean turkey, but lean ground beef (about 95%-lean) would also keep the nutrition marks reasonable. Just hold the deep-fried tortilla bowl and instead serve this salad with baked tortilla chips and wedges of fresh lime. 04 of 10 Chili-Rubbed Flank Steak Salad View Recipe Save Transform steak into a nutritious meal by serving it atop this lively Southwest-inspired salad recipe. If you make the dressing when you marinate the steak, this meal comes together quickly. 05 of 10 Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic Dressing View Recipe Save Curly kale forms the base of this salad, but you could use chard or spinach. To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots. Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together. 06 of 10 Chickpea Tuna Salad View Recipe Save Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn This chickpea tuna salad with capers, feta and cucumber makes for the perfect lunch to pack for work or school. You can prep the salad the night before (just be sure to keep the spinach separate and dress the salad right before serving). 07 of 10 Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette View Recipe Save Salad for breakfast? Don't knock it until you've tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day. 08 of 10 Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak View Recipe Save Jason Donnelly Traditional Caesar salad dressing uses egg yolk to make it creamy. Here we use mayo instead for the same rich results without the raw egg. 09 of 10 Tuna & White Bean Salad View Recipe Save The time-honored Italian pairing of canned tuna and cannellini beans makes a super-simple, satisfying lunch. Serve over salad greens, on grilled whole-wheat country bread or tucked in a whole-wheat pita pocket. 10 of 10 Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing View Recipe Save Deep-fried falafel can be a total grease bomb. But these pan-seared falafel still get crispy in just a few tablespoons of oil with equally satisfying results. Be sure to use dried, instead of canned, chickpeas in this healthy recipe—canned chickpeas add too much moisture. Explore more: Healthy Eating Budget Cooking Guide Thrifty Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit