Filling vegan salads that will actually fill you up. Healthy recipes! (2024)

FAQs

What to eat with salad to fill you up? ›

Carbs are important for energy and satiety. You can add carbs to your salads by adding croutons or by serving it with a side of crackers or bread. You can also make a delicious warm and cold salad with rice, roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes and/or quinoa. To take it to the next level, try to choose fiber-rich carbs.

Beans. Be it black, white, or kidney, beans are a source of vegetarian protein making them a great way to add protein to a salad. Whether you want to make them the base of the salad or a topping to one, beans add a much-need boost of protein and fiber to any meal.

I add green peas, chopped hard-boiled egg, nuts/sunflower seeds and/or cheese to make salads more hearty. You could also add roasted veggies or beans. Beans,avocado, nuts and or seeds. I like adding grilled veggies, mushrooms, on top of my salad.

If you avoid eating meat, hard-boiled eggs or tofu are an easy protein swap for the chicken. I've even been known to use queso fresco in place of feta cheese—it's less salty and perfect for anyone watching their sodium intake. That's not to say the salad isn't perfect as it was created, because it is.

Dried fruits without added sugars are another super salad ingredient. Extra veggies ‒ Raw vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, broccoli and cauliflower, add great crunch and color. Roasted veggies, such as beets, potatoes or squash, add terrific flavor and a little bit of sweetness to any main meal salad.

This is because salads mostly contain vegetables, which have a high water content. This may mean you don't feel very satisfied after eating your salad – making it hard to stay full until your next meal.

Whole soy foods, such as edamame, tofu, tempeh, soy milk and soy nuts, are great sources of lean protein. Unlike most vegetarian proteins, soy is a complete protein, providing all the essential amino acids for optimal use by your body.

What are two foods that are protein but not meat? ›

Beans and legumes are excellent sources of plant protein to add to your salad. A 1-cup (172-gram) serving of both cooked black beans and kidney beans provides over 15 grams of protein in addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber. You can use canned beans or prepare them yourself.

Whole Grains: Brown rice and quinoa are less processed than typical grain products making them great sources of protein. Legumes: Lentils, beans and peas are easy to prepare and very cost effective sources of protein. Dried fruits: Dried fruits contain the same number of calories but in a smaller, on the go form.

Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale and romaine are packed with fiber. Fiber is what makes us feel full, so be sure to choose salads that contain these greens. If you don't care for spinach or kale, you can stick to iceberg lettuce, but be sure to add protein to your greens.

High-fiber foods not only provide volume but also take longer to digest, making you feel full longer on fewer calories. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains all contain fiber. Popcorn is a good example of a high-volume, low-calorie whole grain.