If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of last-minute meals or low-energy lunches, this is your sign to break free. Imagine opening your fridge to find a week’s worth of vibrant, nourishing meals—each one packed with protein, flavor, and purpose.
Whether you’re crushing fitness goals, juggling a busy schedule, or simply craving meals that actually satisfy, these 15 high-protein recipes are your go-to solution. Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring or bland—it can be bold, energizing, and a total game-changer for your health.
Let’s get cooking and reclaim your week with food that fuels both your body and your lifestyle.
Chicken Salad with Grapes
Chicken Salad with Grapes is one of those go-to recipes that’s perfect for easy meal prep, but it also shines at picnics and potlucks.
Honestly, it’s just not a proper baby shower without some chicken salad on the table—and I’m definitely not complaining because I’m a huge fan!
I love piling it onto a bed of lettuce, tucking it into a warm roll, or scooping it up with chips, crackers, celery… even straight off the spoon.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 180
- Fats: 9.5g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbs: 6g
Healthy Chickpea, Feta & Chicken Salad
Looking for a fresh and easy salad to whip up for yourself or your family? Give this healthy chickpea, feta, and chicken salad a try!
It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken and makes the perfect quick Mediterranean-style lunch—especially on a warm summer day.
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Per Serving:
- Calories: 419
- Fats: 23g
- Protein: 26g
- Carbs: 29g
Cobb Salad with Lobster
Lobster Cobb Salad is the kind of fresh, feel-good meal that’s made for sunny days.
It’s light, tasty, and packed with all the good stuff—tender lobster, crisp veggies, creamy avocado, savory cheese, and yes, plenty of crispy bacon. Perfect for a laid-back summer dinner!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 399
- Fats: 28g
- Protein: 23g
- Carbs: 14g
Salmon Nicoise Salad
Salmon Nicoise Salad is a delicious mix of fresh, healthy ingredients like sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp green beans, cool cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, savory Niçoise olives, and, of course, tender salmon (instead of the usual tuna!).
All of this goodness is topped off with a light, zesty vinaigrette dressing.
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Per Serving:
- Calories: 318
- Fats: 25g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbs: 7g
Cottage Cheese Broccoli Salad
This high-protein broccoli salad ditches the mayo and uses a creamy cottage cheese and feta dressing instead, making it super rich, tangy, and oh-so-satisfying!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 89.7g
- Fats: 4.3g
- Protein: 8.1g
- Carbs: 9.4g
Mediterranean Bean Salad
This fresh and tasty salad is loaded with spring veggies and white beans—perfect for those hot summer days! It’s one of my favorite high-protein salads, and I think you’ll love it.
It’s super nutritious, filling, and makes a great lunch. No white beans? No worries—black beans work just as well. Plus, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for quick and easy meals all week long!
Per serving:
- Calories: 274
- Fats: 14g
- Protein: 10.23g
- Carbs: 29.66g
Curry Chicken Salad
Craving the delicious flavors of India? This salad will hit the spot! It brings all the mouthwatering taste of chicken curry in a fresh, salad twist. Not only is it super tasty, but it’s also packed with goodness.
The juicy chicken pairs perfectly with the crunchy celery, and the sweet grapes are a delightful match with the roasted cashews.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 491
- Fats: 24g
- Protein: 39g
- Carbs: 32g
Chickpea Salad with Avocado
This chickpea salad is full of goodness—creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and fresh herbs—all mixed together with a zesty Greek-style dressing.
It’s a tasty and wholesome dish that’s perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or sunny picnic days!
Per serving:
- Calories: 278
- Fats: 16g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 19g
Chicken Salad Meal Prep
This chicken salad meal prep is a delicious mix of fresh, satisfying, and zesty flavors! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, packed with protein, and totally Paleo.
The chicken comes out perfectly tender and beautifully golden, while the veggies stay nice and crisp. And the dressing? It’s tangy, but just the right amount to complement everything without stealing the show.
Per serving:
- Calories: 597
- Fats: 31g
- Protein: 55g
- Carbs: 26g
Sweet Potato & Tuna Salad
If you’re a fan of tuna salad, get ready for a whole new twist! Instead of pasta, we’re swapping in sweet potatoes, and trust me, it’s a game-changer.
The sweet potatoes bring just the right touch of sweetness, perfectly balancing the creamy mayo.
Plus, the crunchy celery and red pepper give it a nice bite, while the dill pickles add a salty kick. It’s like a flavor party in every bite!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 427
- Fats: 24.5g
- Protein: 30.6g
- Carbs: 19.2g
Healthy Chicken Salad With Avocado
This easy and healthy avocado chicken salad is a great way to give leftover chicken a delicious new life! Packed with creamy avocado, fresh veggies, herbs, and spices, it’s nothing like the usual mayo-heavy version—and it tastes amazing.
The best part? You can throw it together in just about 10 minutes, especially if you’ve already got some cooked chicken on hand.
Per serving:
- Calories: 294
- Fats: 22g
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 14g
BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Get ready to meet your new favorite salad! This BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with bold, delicious flavors—think tender shredded chicken coated in smoky BBQ sauce, creamy BBQ ranch dressing, crunchy veggies, and a sprinkle of cheese.
It’s hearty enough for lunch and light enough for dinner. Every bite is seriously satisfying!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 520
- Fats: 22g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 53g
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This broccoli salad is the perfect mix of flavors and textures—crunchy almonds, crispy bacon, sunflower seeds, and tangy cranberries, all tossed in a creamy citrus poppyseed dressing. It’s fresh, fun, and so easy to love!
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Chicken Salad with Grapes
Whenever I think of my go-to salads for picnics and potlucks, this Chicken Salad with Grapes always pops into my mind.
It’s loaded with juicy chicken, sweet grapes, crisp celery, chewy dried apricots, and crunchy toasted almonds—all mixed together in a creamy yogurt-based dressing with just a touch of apricot preserves and Dijon mustard. It’s the kind of dish that’s always a hit and so easy to love!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 326
- Fats: 15g
- Protein: 26g
- Carbs: 25g
Skinny Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad
Say hello to your new favorite salad — char-grilled, lemon garlic shrimp Caesar with a lighter, creamy dressing that still packs all the flavor! It’s super easy to make and comes together with creamy avocado slices, crispy croutons, shaved parmesan, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 504
- Fats: 26g
- Protein: 51g
- Carbs: 16g
