🥗 High Protein Thai Chopped Salad | Easy Meal Prep, Vegetarian-Friendly, and Full of Flavor! 💪✨
Looking for a flavor-packed, high-protein meal prep recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? This crunchy chopped salad is loaded with fresh veggies, plant-based protein, and a creamy peanut-ginger dressing that brings everything together. It’s vegetarian by default and easily customizable with air-fried tofu or grilled chicken!
✅ Great for weight loss, bariatric diets, or clean eating
✅ Packed with protein from edamame, navy beans & peanuts
✅ Make ahead & refrigerate—perfect for busy weeks
🛒 Ingredients:
• ½ green cabbage (finely chopped)
• 1 English cucumber (diced, seeded)
• ½ bunch cilantro (chopped)
• 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1 jalapeño (seeded & diced)
• ½ cup thawed shelled edamame
• 1 (15 oz) can navy beans (rinsed)
• ½ cup dry roasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
• Optional: tofu or cooked chicken
🥣 Peanut-Ginger Dressing:
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2” ginger (grated)
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• ¼ tsp salt + pepper
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1½ tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• ⅓ cup avocado or olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions:
Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk dressing ingredients—slowly drizzle in oil last.
Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat. Serve now or chill for later.
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📌 Pro Tip: This salad stays crisp for up to 4 days in the fridge—great for grab-and-go lunches or busy weeknight dinners!
🔗 Original recipe inspiration: AllRecipes