This salad has been my go-to for over a year!
It was only when I was thinking over the ingredients that I realized just how much protein it contains.
This is the salad you make so that when someone asks, “But how do you get your protein?” you can shove the bowl at them.
And then grab it back before they can start eating any, because this salad is just that good.
Did I mention it’s also ridiculously easy to put together?
The protein in this salad comes from the chickpeas, tofu, avocado, and chia seeds (and a little bit from the spinach, too!).
- spinach= 2g
- chia seeds= 3g
- tofu= 14g (!!)
- chickpeas= 6g
- avocado= 2-3 g
The total comes to a whopping 28g of protein! For men, that’s half the daily intake (in one salad!) and women, that’s over half 🙂
Dress this baby with a little lemon and olive oil, and you’re set!
This is my last post of “Healthy January”… we’ll ease into February with some healthy, some indulgent posts, but I have the most trashed-up recipe I’ve ever imagined coming up towards the end of next month.
I’ve set an entire day in my calendar for that recipe. Get excited!
Enjoy
xx
- 2 cups organic baby spinach
- 3 oz tofu (I used high protein!)
- ½ cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 small avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp olive oil
- juice of half a lemon
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cube the tofu into small pieces and arrange evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes and then toss tofu and return to oven for another 15 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
- Combine spinach, chickpeas, avocado, and tofu. Toss to mix well.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, and chia seeds.
- Serve.
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I love adding chia seeds to my salads. I really like the texture, plus the extra protein 🙂
The texture is what makes it for me 🙂
I have to say, I always laugh when people ask how I get my protein. It’s really not that hard, especially if you eat salads like this!
Exactly!
Spinach salads are my favorite! I love the addition of chia seeds in here, I need to remember that! And chickpeas are the best, too!
Spinach > lettuce, in my opinion!
This looks super delicious. But I’m gonna be honest…I’m super excited about your trashed up post! 😉
I’m counting down the days to the end of February… it’s going to be pretty epic!
Healthy and delicious! Love how simple and flavorful this salad is Medha!
Thanks, Manali 🙂
Yum, what a delicious looking salad! Chickpeas and avocado are some of my very favorites!
Mine, too 🙂
I loooooove everything in this salad! Looks delicious!
Thanks so much!
Chia seeds are perfect to add to a salad because they are so filling. I’ll gladly eat a bowlful of spinach and avocado any day! Happy Thursday 🙂
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They’re so satisfying!
Spinach is most definitely my favorite salad green on the face of the planet! I eat it like one might eat potato chips!
That’s a good habit 🙂
Love everything in this salad, it looks delicious! Spinach salads are my favorite and I love adding chickpeas and avocado too 🙂
Thanks, Kelly 🙂
Yum, I love jar salads! This one in particular looks absolutely amazing! Love the photos here too!
Thanks!
That first picture is stunning! I mean, all of them are. All that green? Gor-geous.
OK, please tell me what the trashed up dessert is now. Please.
Ok literally the name itself is so long it’s a hassle to type out. Plus, it’s a major secret… you’re going to have to allow me to build the suspense 🙂
I’ve been eating chia almost every day lately! Loving this easy and fresh salad!
Thanks, Mira!
I love everything about this salad and now I’m realizing I’ve never added chia seeds…need to do that! Thanks, Medha!
They’re soooo good! Thanks, Annie 🙂
This sounds absolutely delicious!! I’ve never added chia seeds to my salads…such a good idea for a protein boost!
They’re the best 🙂
Spinach and avocado are two of my favorite things in a salad. I love the addition of chia seeds in yours. I can’t wait to see the “trashed up” recipe. 🙂
Get pumped 🙂
LOVE this!!! those cubes of avo just drew me right in 🙂
Avocado is the BEST 🙂
This salad looks so wholesome and delicious! And I can’t wait to see your “trashed up” recipe soon! haha
Thanks, Marcie 🙂
Love chia seeds and all over this salad!
Thanks, Gloria! 🙂
This salad looks incredible, Medha! I love how much protein this has too and I’m always looking for new ways to use chia seeds. Love this!
Chia seeds = life
I love this salad so much!!! I always forget about chia seeds!!! I use everything else all the time. totally going to sprinkle some on my next salad!!!
They’re so great!
It’s always nice to have an emergency salad recipe under your belt 🙂
Thanks, Jen 🙂
I’ve never tried adding chia seeds to my salad! What an interesting idea! Love all the colors and how healthy this salad is! Pinned!
Thanks for the pin!
I love having a go to salad – this one looks perfect with so much protein power. Look forward to trying it, Medha! Pinning!
Thanks for the pin, Geraldine!
NOM! 2 of my fave ingredients…. Spinach and avocado! Add chia seeds and it is possibly one of the best feeds ever. 🙂
Thanks, Anna 🙂
Holy cow this looks amazing! I can’t believe there are 28g of protein in that salad! And so many fantastic flavors. This i on the schedule for next week. Yum!
Thanks! LMK if you give it a try 🙂
Protein packed indeed! This is my usual go-to salad 🙂
Thanks, Kiran! 🙂
Now that’s a power salad! Love it!
Thanks, Suzy 🙂
This looks amazing! I’ve never tried chia seeds I will have to give them a try!
Oh my god, you have to! They’re soooo good 🙂
This salad sounds so fresh and savory…can’t wait to try it! And I’m loving your pics – great style and mood. You’re doing phenomenal work, keep it up!
Thanks so much for the photo love 🙂