Description
A delicious and nutritious chicken salad packed with high protein, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended.
- Add the diced celery, chopped red onion, halved grapes, and sliced almonds to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a creamier salad, you can add more Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Substitute the grapes with diced apples or dried cranberries for a different sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg