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    High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus

    Lindsay Moe

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    High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus - A hearty vegan salad with plenty of protein, flavor, and texture! #vegan #salad #protein #hummus #veggies
    High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus - A hearty vegan salad with plenty of protein, flavor, and texture! #vegan #salad #protein #hummus #veggies
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    This High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus is guaranteed to fill you up and leave boring salads behind!

    image of high protein fresh salad in large white bowl with ingredients on table

    I am completely obsessed with how beautiful this salad is.

    You might be thinking, “But Lindsay, does it also taste amazing?? Because salad is boring and gross and I just want to eat cheese and bread.”

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    Believe me, I want to eat cheese and bread too, but when I wake up from that coma I know that I want a fresh, high protein, vegan salad that will keep me feeling full and fabulous. Bonus points if it’s as pretty as a day at the beach.

    Let’s break down where all this vegan protein is coming from.

    I had leftover pepitas from my red wine tomato soup, and they found their new spring home in this salad. We’re also piling on a dollop of store bought hummus (or you can make your own hummus) because it’s easy and healthier than dressing.

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    The last protein punch here is a little different than the ingredients you usually see here. Hemp seeds (sometimes labeled hemp hearts, <– here’s an affiliate link if you need help finding some) are mild, full of texture, and a great way to add a pretty sprinkle of protein to your salad. If this is too expensive or out there for you, feel free to leave them off!

    This is your rodeo and you won’t be bucked off.

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    Honorable mouth-feel mentions go to sun dried tomatoes (you can totally use fresh instead), microgreens (they came with that pretty flower!), and my FAV – watermelon radish.

    I’m including measurements in the recipe for all the ingredients so you can have an idea of the nutritional information, but it’s a SALAD you guys. Mix and match, scale up or down, you really can’t mess this up.

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    This salad can be easily customized! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

    • Enjoy with homemade or store bought pita chips/crackers
    • Use whatever veggies you have on hand such as zucchini, grape tomatoes, avocado, or red onion
    • Chop and mix everything for easy eating
    • Swap your favorite leafy greens for the spring mix, such as spinach or arugula
    • Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for extra healthy fat and fabulousness

    If you make this fresh vegan salad be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!

    image of protein vegan salad in large white bowl

    If you make this recipe, be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!

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    High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus in a bowl

    High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus

    A high protein vegan salad with hummus, pepitas, and hemp seeds.
    4.25 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 629kcal
    Author: Lindsay Moe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups spring mix or other leafy greens
    • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
    • 2 medium carrots, julienned, or 1 cup carrot sticks
    • ⅓ english cucumber, julienned or cubed
    • 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup hummus
    • 2 tablespoons pepitas
    • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
    • Microgreens, optional

    Instructions

    • Place spring mix in a large bowl and layer on the rest of the ingredients. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    A few ideas to customize your high protein fresh vegan salad:
    • Enjoy with homemade or store bought pita chips/crackers
    • Use whatever veggies you have on hand such as zucchini, grape tomatoes, avocado, or red onion
    • Chop and mix everything for easy eating
    • Swap your favorite leafy greens for the spring mix, such as spinach or arugula
    • Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for extra fat and fabulousness

    Nutrition

    Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 2619mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 26295IU | Vitamin C: 172.9mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 11.8mg
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    1. Kim says

      May 15, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      HI there – I just made this recipe tonight and it tasted really good.

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        May 16, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        Awesome, thanks for sharing Kim!

        Reply
    2. Avery B. says

      August 01, 2018 at 3:50 am

      This looks yummy and healthy, thank you!

      Reply
    3. Amy says

      June 14, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      It was awesome! Felt great eating such clean ingredients!

      Reply

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