About a year ago, I began to focus on eating higher-quality protein because it’s crucial for a balanced diet, especially as we get older. I’ve found that by eating more protein and fewer processed foods, I stay full throughout the day. I avoid snacks like chips or crackers on weekdays, but I sometimes treat myself on weekends, following the 80-20 rule. I currently enjoy several high-protein lunches below.
Kimchi tuna salad is very simple to prepare. I enjoy it for 2-3 days after making it. I purchase the kimchi from the refrigerated section at Trader Joe’s, which tastes delicious and is rich in probiotics. Since it’s quite spicy, I don’t add red pepper flakes to it. The salad is great on its own, but I sometimes add vegetables to it. You can find the recipe here.
Admittedly, I’m not a big fan of cottage cheese by itself, but it works well in mixed dishes. For example, I use it in egg salad instead of mayo. There’s no fixed recipe, as I just add a mix of ingredients and stir. This particular salad includes two hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese (Good Culture brand is my favorite), Dijon mustard, kosher pickles, pickle juice, capers, and a pinch of salt and pepper. I serve it in pepper strips for extra veggies and top it with a scoop of sauerkraut for a probiotic boost.
To make a simple chicken salad with leftover chicken, try this method. Cook some chicken breasts at the start of the week to use for meals. Check out this great recipe for the best chicken. Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, walnuts, celery, onion, salt, and pepper with the chicken. It tastes excellent on top of greens.
These look delicious! Cannot wait to try these recipes! Thank you so much!
I hope you enjoy them, Kelly!