Here is the complete recipe to make it at home:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (to keep it high-protein and creamy)
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise (or substitute fully with Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. Mix the Dressing
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
2. Combine the Ingredients
- Add the shredded chicken breast, diced celery, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss and stir gently until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
3. Portion and Store
- Divide the chicken salad evenly into airtight meal prep containers or deli cups.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days and enjoy on its own, with crackers, or in a wrap!
Nutritional Profile (Per Serving, estimated for 4 servings)
- Calories: ~340 kcal
- Protein: ~42g
- Carbohydrates: ~14g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sugars: ~9g
- Fat: ~13g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g