Light and Tasty: The Ultimate Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
Try this high-protein chicken salad recipe if you want something that requires no cooking and makes 6 servings! My favorite thing about this recipe is that the traditional mayonnaise is replaced with low-fat and high-protein Greek yogurt, making it a perfect addition to a healthy meal plan. Add in any veggies or fruits that you want to add that extra crunch and flavor!
Ingredients
- 25 oz whole rotisserie chicken
- 1 granny smith apple cubed
- 4 stalks celery
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1/4 cup 0% fat greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- On a clean cutting board, use either your hands or two forks to tear as much meat off the bones of the rotisserie chicken as possible. Collect all the meat into a bowl.
- Using a sharp knife, chop the chicken meat into small 1/2 inch cubes and throw into an empty, larger bowl.
- Wash and dry the celery stalks, green onions and the granny smith apple.
- Chop the celery stalks, green onions and apple into small pieces. The larger they are the crunchier your salad will be.
- Add the celery, green onions and apple into the chopped chicken in the bowl. Mix using a spatula or large spoon until fully incorporated.
- Add the greek yogurt, pine nuts, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper into the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Portion the chicken salad into 6 servings and store in air-tight tupperware in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 14g
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