Description
Discover a delicious and nutritious meal with this High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe! Perfect for lunch or a quick dinner, this salad combines tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy vegetables. Packed with 40 grams of protein per serving, it’s ideal for fitness enthusiasts and anyone aiming for a healthy lifestyle. This easy-to-make dish can also impress your guests and is great for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy flavorful leftovers throughout the week. With refreshing flavors from sweet grapes and crisp celery, this salad is a delightful option that will leave you satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (chopped)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling or using an Instant Pot until fully cooked.
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces in a large bowl.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the creamy mixture and remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg