12 Dinner Salads That Actually Fill You Up (25g+ Protein)
Twelve salads substantial enough to be the whole dinner — every one clears 25g of protein — with calories and cost per serving listed.
A salad fails as dinner for exactly one reason: not enough food in it. The fix isn't more lettuce, it's protein — so every salad here clears 25g per serving, and per Anychef catalog data the median across this list's pool is 38g, with a median of about 420 calories. That's dinner, not a side pretending.
Sorted by protein, highest first, with calories and cost per serving on every one.
The list
1. Lamb Kofta Salad with Tahini
48g protein580 cal$4.20/serving35 min
Spiced lamb koftas pair with crisp vegetables, creamy tahini dressing, and fresh herbs for a Middle Eastern dinner salad that feels elegant yet easy.
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2. Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese
46g protein490 cal$4.60/serving28 min
Sliced grilled sirloin atop crisp greens with blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette, a protein-loaded salad that satisfies.
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3. Wedge Salad with Steak
46g protein600 cal$4.80/serving30 min
A hearty iceberg wedge showered in blue cheese dressing and crispy bacon bits, crowned with a grilled steak slice for pure steakhouse satisfaction.
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4. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
45g protein320 cal$4.00/serving25 min
Smoky grilled chicken breast over crisp romaine with a tangy homemade Caesar dressing, the weeknight salad that actually satisfies.
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5. Steak and Potato Salad
45g protein480 cal$3.20/serving40 min
Tender sliced steak over roasted potatoes and greens with blue cheese dressing, a hearty salad that turns leftovers into lunch.
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6. Buffalo Chicken Salad
45g protein540 cal$3.80/serving35 min
Crispy breaded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce meets cool ranch and crisp celery for a messy, addictive salad that beats any appetizer.
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7. Charred Chicken Taco Salad
44g protein520 cal$3.60/serving28 min
Smoky charred chicken mingles with charred jalapeños, cotija cheese, and lime crema atop a generous bed of crisp lettuce for a fresh weeknight feast.
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8. Greek Lamb Salad
44g protein550 cal$4.30/serving32 min
Tender lamb mingles with crisp cucumber, tomato, briny olives, and salty feta in a lemon dressing for an effortless weeknight Mediterranean escape.
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9. Grilled Pork Chop and Apple Salad
44g protein560 cal$4.10/serving28 min
Tender grilled pork chops pair with crisp apple slices, candied walnuts, and cheddar cheese for a sweet-savory salad that tastes like autumn on a plate.
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10. BBQ Pulled Pork Salad
44g protein620 cal$3.50/serving15 min
Smoky pulled pork tossed with crispy fried onions, coleslaw, and ranch dressing over greens makes an irresistible salad that tastes like a barbecue sandwich.
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11. Grilled Chicken Salad
42g protein320 cal$2.60/serving30 min
Juicy grilled chicken breast over mixed greens with vegetables and a light vinaigrette, the protein-packed lunch that tastes fresher than takeout.
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12. Loaded Chicken and Kale Salad
42g protein340 cal$3.60/serving25 min
Tender shredded chicken with massaged kale, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing, a hearty salad that actually feels like a complete dinner.
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