Description
A delicious and protein-packed chicken salad recipe that is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. This High Protein Chicken Salad is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning or salt
For the Salad:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more to taste
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes, quartered
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Begin by cooking the chicken with the salt or chicken seasoning until tender.
- Prepare the Dressing: Blend the cottage cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the dressing, grapes, celery, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the salad for a couple of hours in the fridge if desired, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding nuts, dried fruits, or different herbs and spices.
- This salad can be served on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
