california chicken salad
31g of protein and takes just 15 minutes to whip up, this California chicken salad is my go to for lunch prep all summer long. We swap most of the mayo with Greek yogurt to up the protein even more while keeping that great texture chicken salads are known for.
Servings: 6
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts boneless & skinless
- 1 cup seedless red grapes quartered
- 3 celery stalks diced
- ¾ cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
- ½ medium red onion diced
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon mayo
Instructions
- Use rotisserie chicken or bake the chicken breasts at 350°F for 20 minutes, or cook in the Instant Pot with 1 cup broth on high for 8 minutes (12 minutes from frozen). Cook to an internal temp of 165°F. Shred with a hand mixer or two forks, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- While the chicken cooks, quarter the 1 cup seedless red grapes, dice the 3 celery stalks and ½ medium red onion, and add to a large bowl.
- Add the shredded chicken to the bowl, then add the ¾ cup plain non fat Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 3 tablespoon mayo Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
Swaps
Onion: Chives or shallots work in place of red onion
Celery: Cucumber works as a swap
Add-ins: Walnuts or another nut for extra crunch Serving ideas: On crackers, in a lettuce wrap, on sourdough, or scooped with cucumber slices. Great meal prep — flavors get better on day 2. Storage: This will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Celery: Cucumber works as a swap
Add-ins: Walnuts or another nut for extra crunch Serving ideas: On crackers, in a lettuce wrap, on sourdough, or scooped with cucumber slices. Great meal prep — flavors get better on day 2. Storage: This will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g