Mediterranean Protein Salad: 35g of Protein in 15 Minutes

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 120g canned tuna (in water)
• 80g cooked chickpeas
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled
• 100g cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 50g kalamata olives
• 30g feta cheese
• Mixed greens
• Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, oregano, salt

Preparation (15 minutes)

1. Wash and dry the greens, place in a large bowl.
2. Add halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber.
3. Drain tuna and flake over the salad.
4. Add chickpeas, halved olives, and crumbled feta.
5. Slice hard-boiled eggs and place on top.
6. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, then drizzle over everything.

Nutrition per serving

Why this salad works

Three different protein sources — tuna (lean), chickpeas (plant-based + fiber), eggs (complete) — provide a broad amino acid profile. The olive oil and feta add healthy fats that improve absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) from the vegetables.