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High Protein Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and protein-packed chicken salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, combining fresh fruits, vegetables, and crunchy pecans.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (fully cooked, shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces)
  • 0.5 cup red grapes (halved)
  • 0.5 cup celery (diced)
  • 1.25 cups green apple (diced, about 1 medium apple)
  • 0.33 cup green onion (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup pecans (chopped, toasted or raw)
  • 0.75 cup Greek yogurt (up to 1 cup if desired)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)

Instructions 

  • Add chicken, grapes, celery, apple, green onion, and pecans to a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  • Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the chicken mixture until evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Stir again if needed, then serve chilled.

Notes

For extra crunch, add some chopped nuts just before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Keyword: chicken, Healthy, High-Protein