Brain Power Salad (Spinach Salad with Salmon, Avocado and Blueberries)
Brain Power Salad delivers 45g protein and 969 calories per serving in 2 portions—an all-in-one lunch that requires no cooking. The combination of salmon, avocado, and spinach creates a nutrient-dense meal for training days. Batch this once to cover two high-calorie meals, reducing decision fatigue around lunch prep.
Ingredients
- •Salmon, Smoked, Cold-Smoked (Lox Style)(227g)
- •Avocado
- •Spinach(960g)
- •Blueberries(120g)
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(60g)
- •Walnuts(60g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Olive oil(80g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(30g)
- •Chia Seeds(15g)
- •Honey(15g)
- •1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- 1Toss all ingredients together until combined. Drizzle or toss with vinaigrette.
- 2Whisk all ingredients together until combined and emulsified.
Nutrition — Per Serving
969
calories
45g
protein
75g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 41g
- Saturated fat
- 13.0g
- Sodium
- 2995 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 16.6g
2 servings per batch · ~784g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Brain Power Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 45g of protein and 969 calories with 75g fat and 41g carbs. The salmon is your primary protein source, delivering omega-3s alongside the high calorie density from avocado.
How long does Brain Power Salad take to prep?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and yields 2 servings, so you're looking at minimal active time for a nutrient-dense lunch. It's stovetop-based, though much of the assembly is simply combining prepared components.
Is Brain Power Salad good for muscle gain?
At 45g protein per serving, this salad skews toward maintenance or lean-gain phases rather than aggressive muscle-building phases where you'd target 60g+ per meal. The high fat content (75g) makes it calorie-dense, so portion control matters if you're tracking a specific surplus.
