Description
This High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a versatile option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and nuts to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined and coated in the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve in lettuce wraps, on whole-grain toast, in a sandwich, or over mixed greens for a high-protein meal.
- For extra protein, stir in a chopped hard-boiled egg or a few tablespoons of cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
