Beefy Protein Blast Salad

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of lean ground beef
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 2 cups of kale, roughly chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• A handful of raw almonds, roughly chopped

Cooking Instructions:

1. First, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through; this typically takes about 10 minutes.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, kale, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and half of the feta cheese.
3. Add the cooked ground beef to the salad bowl and mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
4. Drizzle the salad with the fresh lemon juice, sprinkle the chopped almonds on top, and garnish with the remaining feta cheese. Toss well and serve immediately.

Calorie Content:

One serving of the Beefy Protein Blast Salad contains approximately 485 calories, 40 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat, and 30 grams of carbs, thus maintaining the higher protein to carb ratio.

Plating:

First, place a generous portion of the salad on a large, shallow plate or bowl. Balance the bright colors of the salad by focusing the red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes in the center with the brown beef scattered around. Sprinkle the feta cheese and almonds topping randomly for a rustic appeal, yet ensuring every element is visible to stimulate appetite. The final presentation should exude freshness, giving the diner a visual taste of the hearty and healthy meal ahead.