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High Protein Chicken Salad for Weight Loss


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb, High Protein

Description

A delicious and nutritious chicken salad packed with protein, perfect for weight loss and versatile serving options.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. For best flavor, chill for at least 120 minutes.
  5. Serve in lettuce cups, on whole grain bread, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens.

Notes

Best served chilled for enhanced flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg