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High-Protein Lunch Recipes

Discover easy and satisfying high-protein lunch recipes that keep you full and help with weight loss. Includes Chicken Greek Salad, Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches, Cabbage Tofu & Edamame Salad, and Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Greek Salad
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken Leftovers or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 small red onion Diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches
  • 4 large eggs Hard boiled and chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado Mashed
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread For the sandwich
  • 1 cup sliced tomatoes Optional
Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup tofu Cubed
  • 1 cup edamame Shelled
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce For dressing
  • 2 tablespoons green onions Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Optional
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
  • 2 cups grilled chicken Sliced
  • 1 large avocado Cubed
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Optional
  • 1 lime squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. For the Chicken Greek Salad, combine chopped chicken, diced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and sprinkle with oregano, then toss to mix.
  3. For the Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches, mash the avocado and mix with chopped eggs. Spread on whole-grain bread and top with sliced tomatoes.
  4. For the Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad, mix shredded cabbage, cubed tofu, and shelled edamame in a bowl.
  5. Add soy sauce, mix well, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  6. For the Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad, slice grilled chicken and combine it with avocado, mixed greens, and cherry tomatoes. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Notes

These high-protein lunches can be meal prepped for the week. Store in airtight containers and add soft toppings like avocado the day of.