Salmon & Mixed Greens Salad

Nutrition breakdown

At 500 calories this is a substantial lunch, best when it's carrying a bigger share of your daily total or fuelling a training day. With 38g of protein it clears the 30-gram threshold most nutritionists use for a "high-protein" meal, which is enough to meaningfully blunt hunger and support muscle repair after training. Its macros land in a balanced 30/10/61 protein-carb-fat split, so it works whether you're cutting, maintaining or gaining. That works out to about 7.6g of protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "filling per calorie" one meal is against another.

Why this lunch works

This lunch earns its place because protein is the most satiating macronutrient, so a high-protein meal keeps you full longer on the same calories; keeping carbs low here helps steady your energy and appetite through the afternoon; and it stays gluten-free without any specialty ingredients. Built around salmon, mixed greens, avocado, olive oil, lemon, it's the kind of simple, repeatable meal that makes a healthy diet feel automatic rather than like a project.

Tips & variations

• Prep ahead: double the salmon and cook once to have two servings ready — batching is the single biggest time-saver for staying consistent.
• Keep it lean: if you're cutting, trim the olive oil to shave calories without touching the protein.
• Season boldly: a squeeze of citrus, fresh herbs or a pinch of chilli lifts the whole dish for zero extra calories.
• Track it in one tap: log Salmon & Mixed Greens Salad in FitScan and its 500 calories and 38g protein count straight toward your daily macros.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Salmon & Mixed Greens Salad?

One serving of Salmon & Mixed Greens Salad has 500 calories, with 38g protein, 12g carbs and 34g fat.

Is Salmon & Mixed Greens Salad good for weight loss?

Yes — its high protein and 500 calories make it easy to fit into a calorie deficit while staying full, which is exactly what sustainable fat loss needs. Portion it to your target and pair it with plenty of vegetables.

Can I meal-prep Salmon & Mixed Greens Salad in advance?

Most of these ingredients — salmon, mixed greens, avocado, olive oil, lemon — hold up well for a day or two in the fridge. Store components separately and combine just before eating so nothing goes soggy.