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HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN SALAD

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This High Protein Chicken Salad is perfect for a tasty and healthy lunch. Loaded with crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy cottage cheese and mayo mix, it’s ideal for Chicken Salad Meal Prep. Enjoy this Protein Salad Recipe as a great option among High Protein Salads Low Carb and Protein Packed Salads.

Ingredients

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  • 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts – or 1lb cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning – or salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise – plus more to taste ( store-bought or homemade
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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 65 g grapes – quartered (24 grapes
  • any color)
  • 2 celery ribs – chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice – plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • ground black pepper – to taste
  • salt – to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken breasts or use cooked rotisserie chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, cottage cheese, lemon juice, chicken seasoning or salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  3. Add chopped celery and quartered grapes to the bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve on its own, in a wrap, or with crackers and fresh fruit.

Notes

  • Adjust mayonnaise and lemon juice to taste for desired creaminess and tang
  • Perfect for meal prep and stores well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator

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