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High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe
A delicious and protein-packed chicken salad perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Loaded with fresh ingredients and creamy textures, it's both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
- 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning (or salt)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes (quartered (24 grapes, any color))
- 2 celery ribs celery (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste ground black pepper
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Cook the chicken with salt or seasoning, then shred it.
- Blend cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese mixture, grapes, celery, lemon juice, and spices. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill or serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.