High Protein Recipe: Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Creamy, protein-packed chicken salad made with Greek yogurt. 33g protein per serving, perfect for meal prep and muscle building!

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High Protein Recipe: High Protein Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad | Healthy Meal Prep | XYZ Fitness

Cooking Information:

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (uses pre-cooked chicken)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 215 per serving
  • Macros per serving: 33g protein, 4g carbs, 5g fat

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (2% fat)
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients:

  1. Dice cooked chicken into small cubes
  2. Finely dice celery and red onion
  3. Chop fresh dill
  4. Measure out remaining ingredients

Mix Base:

  1. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt and pickle juice
  2. Add Dijon mustard and seasonings
  3. Whisk until smooth

Combine:

  1. Add diced chicken to the bowl
  2. Add celery and red onion
  3. Add fresh dill
  4. Fold everything together gently

Season:

  1. Taste and adjust seasonings
  2. Add more pickle juice if needed
  3. Chill for at least 30 minutes

Serve:

  1. Serve in lettuce wraps or over salad
  2. Top with optional chopped nuts
  3. Garnish with extra dill if desired

Pro Tips:

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • Make ahead and store up to 5 days
  • Add a dash of hot sauce for extra kick