Description
This High Protein Chicken Salad is a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for weight loss. Packed with lean protein and fresh ingredients, it’s a satisfying dish that will keep you full and energized.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, green onions, and parsley.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad in lettuce cups, on whole grain bread, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding other ingredients like diced apples or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg