Name: Creamy High Protein Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast; 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup cottage cheese (small curd recommended); 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Optional: 1/4 cup chopped grapes or slivered almonds for texture

Creamy High Protein Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

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Make this satisfying, high protein chicken salad using Greek yogurt for a creamy texture without mayonnaise. It is perfect for quick meal prep lunches and fits low carb diets.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup cottage cheese (small curd recommended)
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped grapes or slivered almonds for texture

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Instructions

Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. This creates your creamy, protein-packed dressing.
Add the chopped celery and minced red onion to the chicken.
Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
Fold everything together gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
Stir in the fresh dill and any optional additions like grapes or almonds.
Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
Cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.

Notes

For the best meal prep results, keep the salad chilled. It stays fresh for up to 4 days.
Serve this as a satisfying work lunch on lettuce cups for a low carb chicken salad option.
You can substitute rotisserie chicken for cooked chicken breast to speed up preparation time.
If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese separately before mixing it with the yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)
Calories: 245
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 350
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1
Protein: 40
Cholesterol: 105

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