If you’re working all day, running to meetings, or just always on the move, you need food that keeps you going. That’s where protein comes in. It helps you stay full, gives you energy, and keeps your brain sharp.

Protein is also great if you’re trying to eat healthy, build muscle, or avoid junk food in the afternoon. A good high-protein lunch can help you feel strong and focused until dinner.

What Makes a Wrap or Salad “High-Protein”?

It’s not just about meat. There are lots of protein-packed ingredients you can add to your lunch. Here are a few:

• Grilled chicken or steak
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Tamari tofu
• Black beans kidney beans or garbanzo beans
• Cheese
• Homemade hummus
• Edamame
• Nuts and seeds

Mixing a few of these together makes a powerful and filling meal.

5 High-Protein Options You’ll Love at Simply Salad

Need some ideas? Here are five delicious wraps and salads packed with protein and flavor — all perfect for lunch on a busy day.

1. Cardini’s Caesar Wrap with Grilled Chicken

A fan favorite and one of our best selling wraps. Juicy grilled chicken, crunchy romaine lettuce, homemade sourdough croutons, shaved parmesan cheese and a fresh caesar dressing. It’s simple, clean, filling, and has over 35g of protein.

2. Build Your Own Salad - Max Protein Style

Building something to maximize your protein? We got you. A salad with a kale base, hard-boiled egg, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, edamame, and grilled chicken will deliver 53g of protein. Move over protein shake, Simply Salad is here.

3. Seared Shogun Wrap

Like sushi in wrap form! This one mixes lean seared ahi tuna,avocado, pickled ginger, cucumbers, purple cabbage, carrots, crispy onions, and spinach with Simply Salad mix. This wrap brings over 25g of protein to the table.

4. Downtown Cobb Salad

Lean chicken breast, crispy bacon and hard-boiled egg give this salad a big protein boost without being heavy. This salad is loaded with 55g of protein to meet your needs.

5. The ‘Cue Wrap’

Looking for BBQ Chicken in a wrap form? This one’s got it. Loaded with BBQ chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro, tortilla strips, red onions, cheddar and crumbled blue cheese, this satisfying and fun wrap has 51g of protein.

Tips to Add Even More Protein

Want to power up your meal even more? Take a look at these pro tips:

• Ask for double protein (like extra chicken or tamari tofu)
• Add a hard-boiled egg
• Top your salad with sunflower seeds, almonds, or hummus

Final Thoughts

Busy days don’t mean boring or unhealthy lunches. With these high-protein wraps and salads, you can eat well, stay full, and feel good all day long.

Next time you’re in a rush, grab one of these tasty items from Simply Salad — or build your own with your favorite protein-packed toppings.