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High protein chicken salad with yogurt dressing, quinoa and crunchy vegetables

High Protein Chicken Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

This high protein chicken salad is packed with 42g of protein per serving. It's made with shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. It’s a fresh, satisfying meal prep salad that’s low-carb friendly, balanced, and perfect for easy lunches or light dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, lunch, Snack
Servings 2 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Small bowl or jar for dressing
Knife and chopping board
Spoon for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken you can use breast or thigh, I prefer to take the skin off, but again up to you
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ celery stalk sliced thinly
  • ½ green apple thinly sliced
  • ½ red pepper capsicum, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro coriander, chopped (you can use dill too)

For the creamy yogurt dressing:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of honey optional, but adds a little sweetness to balance the acidity of lemon and yogurt
  • Optional: pinch garlic powder or onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak green apple pieces in salty cold water for about 10 minutes. This will prevent them from going brown. (1 tablespoon of salt and enough water to cover all the apples)
  • Add shredded chicken and cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add celery, green apple, capsicum, red onion, and fresh herbs. You don't need to rinse the apples from salty water; just pat them with a paper towel and add to the salad.
  • In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  • Gently toss until everything is well coated.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for meal prep.
  • If you want to make a bigger batch, just switch the toggle at the top of this recipe card, and it will show you how to double or triple it.

Notes

Natural sugar is mainly from green apples and naturally occurring in vegetables

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 42gFat: 13gFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
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