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
- 1Dice the onion into small pieces and warm in a skillet with the olive oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
- 2Remove the skillet from heat and whisk in the apple cider vinegar and honey until combined and emulsified; set the vinaigrette aside to cool slightly.
- 3Roughly chop the walnuts and lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned; transfer to a plate to cool.
- 4Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- 5Divide the fresh spinach evenly between 2 large bowls or meal prep containers.
- 6Top each portion with equal amounts of the smoked salmon, avocado pieces, blueberries, crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts.
- 7Drizzle each salad with half of the cooled vinaigrette and sprinkle with the chia seeds.
- 8Divide evenly into 2 airtight containers while the vinaigrette is still warm, or serve immediately and store components separately for up to 3 days.
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.
