Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad
This Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad packs 96g protein and 1618 calories per serving — among the highest single-serving protein options available. Quick-preps on the stovetop for 4 servings, making it a complete, protein-dense lunch that covers roughly 50% of a 180g daily target. Perfect for lifters using salad-based meals to consolidate multiple protein sources in one bowl.
Ingredients
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1200g)
- •Cabbage, Green(480g)
- •Tortilla Chips, Corn, Plain(480g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(480g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(240g)
- •Carrots(160g)
- •Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)(160g)
- •Yellow Onion(120g)
- •Avocado
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(160g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(45g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1Toss all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. (Or alternately, you can finely chop the chipotle by hand, then just stir all of the ingredients together until combined.)
- 2Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, then toss until evenly combined.
- 3Serve immediately, garnished with extra shredded cheese and chopped tortilla chips if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1618
calories
96g
protein
87g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 128g
- Saturated fat
- 27.9g
- Sodium
- 1357 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 21.3g
4 servings per batch · ~1010g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad have per serving?
Each serving packs 96g of protein with 1618 calories total. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving options in the PrepForge library, with 87g fat and 128g carbs completing the macro breakdown.
How long does Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 large servings from one stovetop session. At 96g protein per serving, a single batch covers significant daily protein targets across multiple meals.
Is Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad good for muscle gain?
At 96g protein per serving, this recipe is specifically built for muscle gain phases where hitting 180-200g+ daily protein is non-negotiable. The 1618 calories and 128g carbs provide the caloric surplus and carbohydrate support needed for progressive training and recovery.
