Post-Workout Everything But The Kitchen Sink Salad
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.

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
Fitness & Wellness
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
Divide the mixed greens, kale, spinach, and arugula evenly between two large bowls or plates.
- 2
Top each bowl with half the diced green apple, sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced sweet peppers, and sliced dates.
- 3
Add half the grilled green beans to each bowl.
- 4
Flake the grilled salmon and place 4 oz on top of each salad.
- 5
Season each salad with fresh ground sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- 6
Drizzle each salad with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
- 7
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
Serving size
1 large salad (approx. 500g)
Amount per serving
Calories
520
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%
Contains Fish.
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.
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.
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?+
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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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