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High Protein Chicken Salad

High Protein Chicken Salad That Makes Healthy Delicious

A delightful High Protein Chicken Salad that combines flavor and nutrition for a quick meal option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use shredded rotisserie or poached chicken
  • 1 cup Grapes Quartered, red or green
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 0.25 cups Red Onion Use sparingly, or swap for green onion if desired
  • 0.5 cups Pecans Chopped, can substitute with walnuts
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt At room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. If starting with uncooked chicken, cook boneless chicken breasts in a pot of water or broth for 12-15 minutes. Shred once cooled.
    High Protein Chicken Salad
  2. Prepare the fresh ingredients: quarter grapes, finely dice celery and red onion, and chop pecans and parsley.
    High Protein Chicken Salad
  3. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
    High Protein Chicken Salad
  4. Add shredded chicken and dressing to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and gently fold to mix. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
    High Protein Chicken Salad
  5. Serve on lettuce leaves, with whole-grain crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
    High Protein Chicken Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use yogurt at room temperature for smoother mixing. Store dressing separately to maintain freshness.

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