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High Protein Chicken Salad

High Protein Chicken Salad: 10-Minute Muscle-Building Meal

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A quick and healthy high-protein chicken salad packed with lean chicken, Greek yogurt, and wholesome ingredients.

  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage®)
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup diced apple
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ¼ cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Stir Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, celery, apple, cranberries, onion, pecans, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Mix in chicken.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
  • Add extra nuts or seeds for crunch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg