Italian Antipasto Protein Plate

Lunch · Easy · 8 min (8 prep + 0 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-freeNo-cook
Italian Antipasto Protein Plate — high-protein lunch recipe

Italian Antipasto Protein Plate delivers 70 g of protein for just 5 g net carbs — a no-cook assembly job that still hits the numbers. It keeps net carbs low and added sugar near zero, so your energy stays steady.

70 gProtein
5 gNet carbs
30 gFat
2 gFiber
570Calories

Ingredients

  • 70 g Prosciutto
  • 100 g Sliced turkey breast (deli)
  • 100 g Fresh mozzarella
  • 20 g Parmesan shavings
  • 100 g Olives, cherry tomatoes & rocket
  • 1 tsp Olive oil & balsamic

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method

  1. Arrange the prosciutto, turkey, mozzarella and parmesan on a board or plate.
  2. Add olives, tomatoes and rocket.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and a little balsamic. No cooking needed.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

A no-cook 'grazing' lunch. Pick leaner cured meats and part-skim mozzarella to manage the fat.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Fresh mozzarella → dairy-free cheese; Parmesan shavings → nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 570 kcal · 70 g protein · 5 g net carbs · 30 g fat (14 g sat) · 2 g fiber · 4 g sugar · 910 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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