High Protein Lemon Garlic Soya Chunks Salad
A refreshing, zesty, and incredibly high-protein plant-based salad designed to support muscle protein synthesis and long-term metabolic health.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 Servings
- Category: Salad / Main Dish
- Method: Sauté / Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Vegan
Ingredients
100g Soya Chunks (dry)
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2 cloves Garlic (minced)
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1 large Lemon (juiced)
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2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 cups Arugula or Spinach
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1/2 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
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1 Bell Pepper (chopped)
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1 tsp Dried Oregano
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Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil soya chunks in salted water for 8 minutes. Drain and squeeze out all excess water.
2. Sauté minced garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add soya chunks and cook until golden.
3. Pour half the lemon juice over the chunks and remove from heat.
4. In a bowl, combine greens, onions, and peppers.
5. Add soya chunks to the bowl.
6. Whisk remaining oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Toss into the salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the squeezed soya chunks in the lemon-garlic mixture for 20 minutes before sautéing.