Here is another protein loaded recipe from Dietitians of Canada. This recipe was especially selected for my vegetarian readers!
| High-Protein Vegetarian Salad (1 serving) | ||
| 2 cups | Mixed leafy greens | 500 mL |
| 1 Tbsp. | Hemp seeds | 15 mL |
| 1 Tbsp. | Pumpkin seeds | 15 mL |
| 1 | Hard-boiled egg | 1 |
| ½ cup | Chickpeas | 125 mL |
| ½ cup | Cherry tomatoes | 125 mL |
Directions: Combine ingredients together as a salad and top with your favourite dressing, or make your own with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrient analysis per serving: (without salad dressing)
| Calories: 258 |
| Fat: 10 grams |
| Carbohydrates: 29 grams |
| Fibre: 9 grams |
| Protein: 16 grams |