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High- Protein Chicken salad in a white bowl with a silver spoon on a cutting board with a plaid napkin next to it and a cut lemon

High-Protein Chicken Salad

This High-Protein Chicken Salad is a creamy, nourishing meal made with cooked chicken breast, Greek yogurt, mayo, grapes, and crunchy celery. It’s perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or easy family dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup grapes halved or quartered
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder optional
  • ½ tsp onion powder optional
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Cook your chicken if needed or use chicken you already have.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Stir in the cooked chicken, grapes, celery, and chopped nuts (if using).
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • Swap Greek yogurt with more mayo for a richer version or use a dairy-free yogurt alternative if needed.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Add hard-boiled eggs for more protein.