1. Spicy Chicken & Chickpea Salad:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 300g cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- Mixed salad greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- Olive oil: ~30g
- Lemon juice
- Paprika: ~5g
- Cumin: ~5g
- Coriander: ~5g
- Salt and pepper
- Macros (per serving):
- Protein: ~25g
- Carbs: ~20g
- Fat: ~10g
- Recipe:
Shred cooked chicken. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Toss. Quick, protein-packed, and spicy goodness.
2. Tangy Tandoori Chicken Salad:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- Tandoori-cooked boneless chicken, shredded: ~300g
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- Red chili powder: ~5g
- Chaat masala
- Macros (per serving):
- Protein: ~30g
- Carbs: ~15g
- Fat: ~5g
- Recipe:
Shred pre-cooked tandoori chicken. Mix with diced cucumber and sliced red/yellow bell peppers. Sprinkle with red chili powder and chaat masala. Toss. Quick, tangy, and delicious.
3. Fishy Quinoa Salad:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- Cooked fish fillets, flaked: ~300g
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- Shredded cabbage
- Bell peppers (any color)
- Fresh herbs
- Olive oil: ~30g
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Macros (per serving):
- Protein: ~20g
- Carbs: ~30g
- Fat: ~10g
- Recipe:
Flake pre-cooked fish. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, shredded cabbage, sliced bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss. Quick, nutritious, and omega-3 rich.
4. Coconut Chicken Salad:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
Shredded coconut: ~30g
- Curry-cooked chicken, shredded: ~300g
- Mixed greens
- Mango chunks
- Lime juice
- Olive oil: ~30g
- Curry powder
- Macros (per serving):
- Protein: ~22g
- Carbs: ~15g
- Fat: ~12g
- Recipe:
Shred pre-cooked chicken. Mix with greens, coconut, and mango. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and curry powder for dressing. Drizzle over the salad. Toss. Tropical vibes with antioxidants in a snap.
5. Minty Yogurt Fish Salad:
- Ingredients (serves 2):
- Yogurt-marinated fish, cooked and flaked: ~300g
- Mixed salad leaves
- Radishes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Cumin powder: ~5g
- Salt and pepper
- Macros (per serving):
- Protein: ~18g
- Carbs: ~10g
- Fat: ~8g
- Recipe:
Flake pre-cooked yogurt-marinated fish. Toss with salad leaves, sliced radishes, and fresh mint. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Quick, refreshing, and low-calorie.
6. Pomegranate Chicken Quinoa Salad:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- Pomegranate seeds
- Cooked chicken strips, shredded: ~300g
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- Fresh spinach leaves
- Balsamic vinaigrette
- Macros (per serving):
- Protein: ~24g
- Carbs: ~25g
- Fat: ~10g
- Recipe:
Shred pre-cooked chicken. Combine with cooked quinoa, spinach, and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Toss. Antioxidant-rich and vibrant. Easy, quick, and delicious.