This healthy protein salad bowl with oven-baked cod is one of those simple meal ideas that looks fresh, filling, and put together without taking much effort. You get flaky cod, chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes in one bowl, with olive oil, lemon, and oregano to keep it light and full of flavour. It works well for lunch, a light dinner, or a post-workout meal when you want something easy, balanced, and high in protein.
Scroll down for the full ingredients, simple preparation steps, nutrition information, and the reason this bowl works so well for an easy high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Healthy Protein Salad Bowl
- Oven-baked cod: 1 fillet, about 120 to 150 g
- Cucumber: ½ cup, diced
- Avocado: ½, sliced
- Chickpeas: 1 cup, cooked
- Cherry tomatoes: ½ cup, halved
- Oregano: to taste, chopped
- Lemon and olive oil: to taste
These simple ingredients make this bowl feel fresh, satisfying, and easy to repeat during the week.
How to Prepare
Nutritional Information (Whole Recipe, Serves 1)
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Protein: ~40 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~10 g
- Fats: ~18 g
- Omega-3s: high, from cod and olive oil
For a simple bowl, this meal gives you a very solid balance of protein, fibre, and healthy fats.
Why This Meal Idea Works
- High in protein: cod and chickpeas make this bowl more filling than a basic salad.
- Fresh but satisfying: avocado adds richness, while cucumber and tomatoes keep it light.
- Easy to put together: simple ingredients, minimal prep, and very little mess.
- Good for busy days: it works for lunch, dinner, or a quick post-workout meal.
This is the kind of meal idea that helps when you want something balanced and homemade without turning lunch or dinner into a big task.
For general guidance on fish as part of a balanced diet, this NHS overview is a useful reference.
Serving Idea
Enjoy this healthy protein salad bowl as a light lunch, an easy dinner, or a post-workout meal. If you want to make it more substantial, you can pair it with a small side such as whole-grain toast or quinoa.
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This easy healthy protein salad bowl with oven-baked cod is a practical meal idea for days when you want something fresh, balanced, and simple to make. It gives you protein, fibre, healthy fats, and plenty of texture without needing complicated prep.
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