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    Home » High Protein Recipes » Favorite High Protein, Low Carb Salads

    Favorite High Protein, Low Carb Salads

    Published: Oct 20, 2022 by Low-Carb Simplified · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Here are our favorite high-protein, low-carb salads including chicken, shrimp and tuna salads. Pack-up for lunch or have as a quick dinner!

    Images of 4 high protein low carb salads including two shrimp salads, a chicken salad and a taco salad.

    Yes, salads can be high in protein, especially when you add lean sources of meat and fish, eggs and nuts. Protein is important since it helps keep you full for longer periods of time, so you're less likely to overeat or snack between meals. Plus, salads are typically low in carbs and are a great way to add more fiber and veggies to your diet. It's a win-win combination!

    What is Considered High in Protein?

    There is some variation in what percentage is considered "high protein" but generally 20% to 40% can be considered high. Wikipedia defines a high protein meal or diet as more than 20 percent of calories from protein, while Diet Doctor uses 25 percent to 35 percent of calories from protein.

    Other High-Protein Toppings for Salads

    Looking for more high-protein toppings for you salad? These low-carb, high protein salad toppings are easy to add and help enhance the flavor and texture of your salad!

    • Hard-boiled eggs
    • Crispy toppings: Quest tortilla chips, pork rinds or cheese crisps
    • Fish & meats: canned tuna, canned salmon, sliced deli meat, rotisserie chicken
    • Nuts & seeds: almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and sunflower seeds
    • Cheese: parmesan, pecorino, feta and mozzarella
    • Veggies: edamame, asparagus, broccoli and avocado

    High-Protein, Low-Carb Salad Recipes

    Here are our favorite high-protein, low-carb salads including shrimp salads, chicken salads, tuna salad, and taco salad. Enjoy!

    Keto Vietnamese Salad (with our without Chicken)
    This keto Vietnamese salad is crunchy, sweet and tangy, a tad spicy and downright delicious! And when you add chicken, it's high in protein.
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad
    This Mediterranean keto shrimp salad is similar to ceviche, except it uses cooked shrimp and a Mediterranean-style dressing. It's keto-friendly and high in protein!
    Check out this recipe
    High-Protein, Keto Salmon Salad with Spinach, Feta & Almonds
    Loaded with flakey salmon, spinach, feta, and almonds, this high-protein and keto salmon salad has it all! It's big on flavor and texture and serves as a filling lunch or quick weeknight dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    15-Minute Broiled Romaine and Shrimp Caesar Salad
    This 15-minute broiled romaine and shrimp Caesar salad checks all the boxes — it's delicious, easy, quick to make, and only 2.8 net carbs.
    Check out this recipe
    Low Carb Beef Taco Salad Recipe in 20 Minutes
    We love this keto and low-carb beef taco salad since the Tex-Mex ground beef is addictingly delicious and the salad is easy to make and customize.
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled Chipotle Lime Shrimp Salad
    This grilled chipotle lime shrimp salad is a simple and delicious grill recipe that's healthy, full of flavor, and quick and easy to make.
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean Tuna Salad
    This tuna salad comes alive with capers, garlic, red onion and olive oil, and is a refreshing alternative to tuna salad with mayonnaise.
    Check out this recipe
    Quick & Easy Chinese Chicken Salad (Low Carb, Keto)
    This keto Chinese chicken salad is an ideal weekday meal since it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and the flavor is all there!
    Check out this recipe
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