High Protein Chicken Salad
This wholesome chicken salad is a nod to summer picnics and family lunches on the porch. Creamy, tangy, and full of texture, it’s a delicious way to fuel your day with protein-packed goodness. Whether scooped onto crisp lettuce or sandwiched between hearty bread, it’s a meal that nourishes the body and comforts the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins (if cooking chicken)
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4–6 1x
Ingredients
1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
2 tsp chicken seasoning (or just salt)
½ cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
1 cup cottage cheese
65 g grapes (about 24, quartered)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
Ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Instructions
If using raw chicken, season and cook until done, then cool and chop. If using rotisserie chicken, simply chop or shred.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, and cottage cheese.
Stir in grapes, celery, lemon juice, and all seasonings.
Mix well until creamy and evenly combined. Adjust lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Notes
A smart, satisfying salad to lift your energy and your spirits.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
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