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High Protein Chicken Salad

High Protein Chicken Salad That Elevates Your Lunch Game

This High Protein Chicken Salad combines creamy cottage cheese with crunchy celery and sweet grapes for a nutritious twist on a classic meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or 1 lb of cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tsp Chicken Seasoning or Salt
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise adjust to preference
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Grapes quarter them for even distribution
  • 2 stalks Celery Ribs chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice add more to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or use fresh onions
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper season to taste
  • to taste Salt season to taste
For Serving
  • to taste Crackers or Wraps pair with your choice of crackers or wrap it up

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and season the water. Cook for approximately 20 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove and cool.
  2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Adjust quantities if needed.
  3. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces in a mixing bowl. Season the chicken with extra seasoning if desired.
  4. Add the blended dressing, quartered grapes, chopped celery, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix gently to combine.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill for at least two hours. Serve immediately if pressed for time, but flavors are better when chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust creamy ingredients to achieve your desired texture. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor and crunch.

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