5 Protein-Rich salad toppers that aren’t chicken or tuna

Frozen shrimp

Keeping a bag of frozen, pre-cooked, cleaned shrimp in the freezer can be another quick and easy substitute for the canned tuna in your pantry. Three ounces contains only 70 calories but provides 17 grams of protein, along with a healthy dose of key nutrients like selenium, vitamin B12, choline, copper, and zinc.

Simply rinse your shrimp under cold water and serve heated or chilled, whichever you prefer. Either way, here’s the recipe for my go-to sauce to dress shrimp:

• 1 Tbsp. brown rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed citrus juice (orange, blood orange, tangerine, or lime)
• ½ tsp. fresh grated ginger
• ½ tsp. minced garlic
• A few slices of fresh mint leaves
• 1 chopped chile pepper or a dash of crushed red pepper