High Protein Chicken Salad
This High Protein Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for health-conscious eaters. Packed with protein from chicken and cottage cheese, this salad not only satisfies your hunger but also provides essential nutrients. The creamy dressing, enriched with fresh grapes and crunchy celery, makes it a refreshing choice for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Whether enjoyed in a wrap, alongside crackers, or on its own, this versatile dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Cook the chicken using salt or chicken seasoning by boiling in a pot for about 20 minutes or using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- While the chicken cooks, blend mayonnaise and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with the blended mixture and remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; chill if time allows for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg