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Post-Workout Everything But The Kitchen Sink Salad

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A big, loaded salad built on mixed greens, kale, spinach, and arugula, topped with grilled salmon, grilled green beans, fresh fruit, sweet peppers, and dates. The smoky salmon and green beans pull everything together. It is the kind of salad you make when you are hungry enough to eat everything in the fridge.

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Post-Workout Everything But The Kitchen Sink Salad

You know that post-workout hunger where you just want everything? That was me. I had grilled salmon and grilled green beans already done from meal prep earlier in the week, so I pulled those out and just started building. Mixed greens, kale, spinach, arugula as the base. Then I diced a green apple, sliced some strawberries, threw in blueberries, sliced up red, yellow, and orange sweet peppers, and cut up some dates. The salmon and green beans went right on top. Fresh ground sea salt, cracked black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Done. Honestly the smoky flavor from the grilled salmon and green beans is what made this salad. It ties everything together in a way that a plain piece of fish on top just would not. If you do not have salmon or do not eat fish, grilled chicken or chickpeas work here too. But if you have the salmon ready to go from meal prep, use it. You will not regret it.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

0 min

Total Time

10 min

Servings

2

Diet & Lifestyle

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePaleoWhole30MediterraneanDiabetic-FriendlyHeart-HealthyNo Refined SugarNaturally SweetenedHigh-ProteinHigh-FiberWhole-Food

Fitness & Wellness

Post-Workout MealAnti-InflammatoryHeart HealthHigh-Protein BreakfastMeal Prep Lunch

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mixed salad greens, mix of kale, spinach, and arugula
  • 1 medium green apple, diced
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup sweet mini peppers, red, yellow, and orange, sliced
  • 4 whole Medjool dates, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup grilled green beans, from meal prep or freshly grilled
  • 8 oz grilled salmon, flaked, from meal prep or freshly grilled
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Divide the mixed greens, kale, spinach, and arugula evenly between two large bowls or plates.

  2. 2

    Top each bowl with half the diced green apple, sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced sweet peppers, and sliced dates.

  3. 3

    Add half the grilled green beans to each bowl.

  4. 4

    Flake the grilled salmon and place 4 oz on top of each salad.

  5. 5

    Season each salad with fresh ground sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Drizzle each salad with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.


Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 large salad (approx. 500g)

Amount per serving

Calories

520

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g

28%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 80mg

27%

Sodium 310mg

13%

Total Carbohydrate 48g

17%

Dietary Fiber 9g

32%

Total Sugars 32g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

0%

Protein 36g

72%

Vitamin D 14mcg

70%

Calcium 120mg

9%

Iron 4mg

22%

Potassium 1050mg

22%

Vitamin C 72mg

80%

Vitamin A 420mcg

47%

Vitamin B12 3.2mcg

133%

Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.1g

0%

Folate 110mcg

28%

Magnesium 68mg

16%

Potassium 1050mg

22%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients: mixed salad greens, green apple, strawberries, blueberries, sweet mini peppers, Medjool dates, grilled green beans, grilled salmon, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh ground sea salt, cracked black pepper.

Contains Fish.


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Fitness & Longevity Note

This salad is built for post-workout recovery. The grilled salmon delivers over 35 grams of protein per serving plus omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce the inflammation that comes from hard training. The mix of fresh fruit adds natural carbohydrates to help replenish muscle glycogen after a workout. Leafy greens, green beans, and peppers supply folate, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin A, all of which support muscle repair, immune function, and energy metabolism. The olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fat that supports heart health and helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the greens. This is a full recovery meal in one bowl.

Post-Workout MealAnti-InflammatoryHeart HealthHigh-Protein BreakfastMeal Prep Lunch

Substitutions & Variations

  • Swap grilled salmon for grilled or baked chicken breast for a leaner option.
  • Use chickpeas in place of salmon to make this plant-based and still high in protein.
  • Swap balsamic vinegar for fresh lemon juice if you want a lighter, brighter dressing.
  • Use snap peas instead of green beans if that is what you have on hand.
  • Swap dates for dried cranberries or fresh raspberries if you want a different type of sweetness.
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Storage & Reheating

Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing off until ready to serve. The grilled salmon and green beans reheat well or can be eaten cold straight from the fridge. Do not store the assembled salad with dressing on it.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use salmon or can I swap it out?+
Totally optional. I had it from meal prep so I used it, but grilled or baked chicken works great, and if you want to keep it plant based, chickpeas are a solid swap.
Can I make this ahead of time?+
You can prep all the components separately and assemble when you are ready to eat. Just keep the dressing off until you are about to eat it or the greens will get soggy.
What does the balsamic and olive oil ratio look like?+
I just drizzle both to taste. A light hand on both is enough since the fruit already adds sweetness and the salmon adds richness. Start with about a tablespoon of each and adjust.
Are the dates necessary?+
They are not necessary but they add a nice chewy sweetness that balances the savory smoky salmon. If you do not have them or do not love them, just leave them out.

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Recipe by

Syreeta

Real food, real ingredients, real results. Syreeta shares whole-food recipes built around health, longevity, and feeling good every day.

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