Classic Creamy Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Protein: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast.

Fruit: 1 cup halved green grapes and 1/4 cup dried cranberries.

Crunch: 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Dressing: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for a high-protein swap) or mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and black pepper.

Instructions

Prep: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, cranberries, and pecans.

Mix: Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently with a wooden spoon until well-coated.

Store: Divide into airtight containers for easy grab-and-go lunches.

High-Protein Variations

Zucchini Chicken Roll-Ups: Use the shredded chicken mixture as a filling for thinly sliced zucchini ribbons. Roll them up for a refreshing, low-carb snack that aligns with your interest in zucchini-based fitness meals.

Curry Chicken Salad: Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder to the dressing for a warm, savory twist on the original.

The “Crunch” Bowl: Skip the wrap or bread and serve a large portion of the salad over a bed of spinach or kale to increase the volume without adding heavy calories.

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