1. Protein-Packed Turkey BLT Salad
Protein Punch: 21 grams
Ingredients: Whole wheat bread, turkey, cucumber, tomato, bacon, romaine lettuce, low-fat ranch dressing.
When you think “protein,” you may assume that you’ll need a meat-heavy dish in order to fill your plate with this important macro. The good news is that if you’re more in the mood for a light, refreshing-yet-filling salad for lunch, you can get around 21 grams with this Turkey BLT Salad—a spin on the classic sandwich but with even more greens.
2. Asian-Inspired Tuna Burger with Wasabi Mayo
Protein Punch: 32 grams
Ingredients: Fresh tuna, wasabi, scallions, ginger, olive oil mayonnaise, low-sodium soy sauce, whole wheat bun (like Dave’s Killer Bread).
Tuna is one of the highest-protein fish, and you don’t always have to just eat it out of the can. If you have access to some fresh tuna at your grocery store, you can make these simple, high-protein tuna burgers for lunch and top them off with a delicious wasabi mayo. Another benefit besides the protein boost? You can make a handful of these at once and enjoy them for several days.