Description
A creamy, nutrient-packed chicken salad with 30+ grams of protein, combining tender chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy pecans, and crisp apples in a tangy Greek yogurt base. Perfect for quick lunches or meal prep, this salad balances textures and flavors with a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup halved red grapes
1 medium apple, diced (crisp variety like Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 tbsp honey
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Instructions
Crack lemon and finely zest half into a mixing bowl.
Add Greek yogurt, honey, and chopped herbs; stir until smooth.
Fold in shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and diced apple.
Sprinkle with pecans and stir gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Option to serve in lettuce wraps or with crusty bread.
Substitute apples with seasonal fruit like pears or pineapple.
Use precooked chicken thighs for a halal alternative to commercially rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg