Description
A high protein chicken salad packed with shredded chicken, crisp apple cubes, sweet grape halves, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a light Greek yogurt dressing brightened with lemon juice, salt and pepper. This quick, easy recipe delivers balanced protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, making it perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a refreshing snack. Enjoy a satisfying, nutritious bowl in minutes without added sugars or excess calories. Pair it with a slice of whole‑grain toast today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: shred cooked chicken into bite‑size pieces.
- Dice the apple and halve the grapes; place them in a large mixing bowl with the shredded chicken and chopped pecans.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken‑fruit mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately or chill for later use.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- keep nuts separate until serving. Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: High Protein
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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