Protein Greek Chicken Salad Recipe
You toss bright vegetables into a bowl, because Mediterranean salads somehow feel more organized than your weekly schedule lately.
This Protein Greek Chicken Salad Recipe swaps traditional chicken for vegan protein, olives, herbs, and bold lemon dressing.
You mix everything confidently, pretending meal prep automatically makes life choices healthier and dramatically more sophisticated.
Protein Greek Chicken Salad Recipe
This Protein Greek Chicken Salad Recipe is a vegan Mediterranean-inspired salad with plant-based chicken, fresh vegetables, and lemon dressing.
Ingredients
- Quinoa — 1 cup dry
- Chickpeas — 1 can 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- Zucchini — 1 cup sliced
- Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup
- Red bell pepper — 1 chopped
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic — 2 cloves minced
- Tahini — 1 tablespoon
- Salt — ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
- Dried oregano — 1 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa, then cook with 2 cups water in a saucepan for 15 minutes.
- Spread zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and chickpeas on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil, add salt, pepper, oregano, then toss evenly.
- Roast vegetables for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl.
- Fluff cooked quinoa using a fork.
- Divide quinoa into serving bowls.
- Top with roasted mixture.
- Pour dressing over everything and sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 390Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 15 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 35%Vitamin C: 40%
Iron: 20%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 12%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add olives for a salty Mediterranean touch.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Serve slightly warm for best texture.
- Extra lemon brightens everything instantly.
- Cucumber adds refreshing crunch.
