12 Vegetarian Salads That Don’t Skimp on Protein

This salad is the perfect combo of refreshing and savory. The grilled halloumi, browned to perfection, will melt in your mouth in a flavor explosion of this other-worldly cheese with tomatoes, cucumbers and cooling mint. 

Hummus is the main star here, so you are sure to be full for an hour after eating this delicacy. Homemade hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers and Kalamata olives, what’s not to love? You can also spruce this up with traditional mixed greens for a more salad-like bite. 

Another fresh salad packed with protein. Combining lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes and a variety of herbs, your stomach will be very happy. Add some lemon juice or other twists of your choice for even more flavor.

If you can’t get enough of Trader Joe’s Greek Goddess Dressing, you NEED this recipe in your cooking repertoire. Full of several nutritious ingredients paired with the infamous Greek Goddess Dressing (homemade, of course), you’ll send your tastebuds soaring. 

Okay, so this isn’t really a salad but rather a glorified pasta dish hiding behind the words “Caprese salad,” BUT there is a time and a place for some salad-pasta fusion. For extra protein and nutritional value, sub regular pasta for some Banza.

Indulge in a taste straight from the Mediterranean with this traditional Turkish lentil salad. The mix of sweet and savory will turn even the most lentil-averse eaters into true lovers of this legume. 

Tired of traditional vegetarian proteins? Swap ‘em out for some white beans. Simple? Sure. Flavorful and protein-rich? Ab-salad-utely. And only taking five minutes, there’s no reason to not try this recipe.

Because cheese is always a must, you feta try out this Greek salad. Using ingredients like quinoa, olives and feta, this salad is both savory and filling.

This salad has a Thai flair with a peanut sauce and edamame feature. Nutty, savory and rich in flavor, this salad is a game changer, whether you are fixing it up for yourself or a whole group of people. 

This salad is gluten-free and vegan and sure to satisfy that buffalo-flavored everything craving. Full of veggies and all the good sauces, you can whip up this recipe as a salad or make it a topping on a sandwich. Up to you!

This salad is gorgeous to look at and even more yummy to eat. Combining the canned beans you have on hand, avocado, corn, cilantro, onion and jalapeno with a citrus vinaigrette, this salad can be eaten as a salad or a dip for tortilla chips. 

Finally, a recipe that will DEFINITELY hit the spot. It has veg, it has protein AND it has carbs. You will be salivating and ready for seconds between the noodles, tofu and peanut sauce. Again, this is an excellent recipe for yourself or a group — it’s a real crowd-pleaser.