Description
This High Protein Chicken Salad recipe is your go-to for a quick, nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor! Combining tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy celery with sweet grapes, this easy dish meets your protein needs while tantalizing your taste buds. Perfect for busy weekdays or as a satisfying lunch option, you can serve it in a wrap, alongside crackers, or on a bed of greens. Ideal for meal prep, this salad stays fresh in the fridge for days, making it a practical choice for healthy eating on the go. Elevate your meals with this delicious and versatile chicken salad that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
- 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning (or salt)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste (store-bought or homemade))
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes (quartered; about 24 grapes, any color)
- 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 in boiling water with salt or seasoning until tender (about 20 minutes). Alternatively, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Blend the cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks in a large bowl.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the blended dressing and remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and chill before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg