Description
A straightforward recipe for chicken salad focusing on high protein content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the celery and red onion to the chicken.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are combined evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill.
- Serve on lettuce wraps or whole-grain bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105
Keywords: high protein, chicken salad, healthy lunch, Greek yogurt, quick meal