Decide to keep the salad vegetarian. Tofu, seitan chunks and walnuts are good options for any meat-free salad.
Nuts add delicious crunch. Pine nuts, pistachios, cashews, and even peanuts are packed with healthy oils and protein. Almonds may be the healthiest, most protein-rich nut you can add in a salad.
Orzo or quinoa are splendid options instead of meat. Orzo is a small, seed-shaped pasta that cooks quickly. Quinoa is a grain-like crop, often used as a substitute for rice. Quinoa is healthier, but both are delicious in salad.