High Protein Chicken Salad – Creamy, Flavorful & Satisfying
High Protein Chicken Salad – creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. Perfect for a quick lunch, meal prep, or protein-packed snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
- 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning (or salt)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade, plus more to taste)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes, quartered (about 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
- Cook or prepare chicken and let it cool. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, and cottage cheese.
- Add grapes, celery, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or mayonnaise as desired.
- Serve chilled, alone or with bread, wraps, or lettuce leaves.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Add nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.