High-Protein Crunch Salad (with Turkey, Quinoa & Crispy Chickpeas)

Macros per 1 serving for 2 people: Calories: ~500 kcal , Protein: ~43g, Carbs: ~32g, Fat: ~19g, Fiber: ~13g

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas (rinsed, dried)

  • Olive oil spray

  • 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp chili flakes, ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar + ½ tbsp honey

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 1 tsp sumac, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 carrots (sliced + roasted)

  • 1 cucumber, 5 radishes, 10 cherry tomatoes (sliced)

  • ¼ red onion (sliced)

  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds

  • ½ cup parsley, ½ cup dill, ½ cup mint (chopped)

  • 100g sliced turkey breast

  • 150g boiled edamame

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • 25g feta cheese (crumbled)

Instructions:

  1. Roast carrots at 400°F (200°C) for 20 min.

  2. Air fry chickpeas at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 min with spices.

  3. Cook quinoa and let cool.

  4. Whisk dressing: olive oil + balsamic + honey + shallot + sumac.

  5. Toss veggies, edamame, turkey, quinoa with dressing.

  6. Top with crispy chickpeas and feta. Enjoy!

Storage Tip:

  • Keep salad and dressing separate if meal prepping.

  • Add crispy chickpeas and feta just before eating.

Prawee Nonthapun